Fatty acids in phospholipids of cells, cysts, and germinating cysts of Azotobacter vinelandii
Year: 1979
Type: article
Abstract: Cyclopropane fatty acids constitute 25% of the phospholipid acyl groups in cysts of Azotobacter vinelandii. These are lost by dilution during germination when the synthesis of the fatty acids characteristic of vegetative cell phospholipids commences.
Source: Journal of Bacteriology
Authors: C J Su, R Reusch, H L Sadoff
Language: English
Subfield: Biochemistry
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1729616257