Cell wall growth in Bacillus licheniformis followed by immunofluorescence with mucopeptide-specific antiserum

J Bacteriol. 1971 May;106(2):694-6. doi: 10.1128/jb.106.2.694-696.1971.

Abstract

Insertion of new wall during the growth of Bacillus licheniformis occurred discretely and probably at the sites of incipient cross wall formation.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacillus / cytology*
  • Bacillus / growth & development
  • Bacillus / immunology
  • Bacillus / metabolism
  • Cell Wall / growth & development*
  • Cell Wall / immunology
  • Densitometry
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique*
  • Goats
  • Immune Sera*
  • Microscopy, Fluorescence
  • Mucoproteins* / biosynthesis
  • Rabbits

Substances

  • Immune Sera
  • Mucoproteins