The glycolipids of Lactobacillus casei A.T.C.C. 7469

Biochem J. 1968 Apr;107(4):491-6. doi: 10.1042/bj1070491.

Abstract

1. The lipids were extracted from Lactobacillus casei A.T.C.C. 7469 with chloroform-methanol mixtures. The glycolipids were obtained by chromatography on silicic acid and DEAE-cellulose (acetate form). 2. Hydrolysis of the glycolipids with alkali gave two glycerol glycosides and a mixture of fatty acids. 3. The glycosides were separated and their structures elucidated. The major component was O-alpha-d-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2)-O-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-->1)-glycerol and the minor component O-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-->6)-O-alpha-d-galactopyranosyl-(1-->2)-O-alpha-d-glucopyranosyl-(1-->1)-glycerol. 4. Analysis of the fatty acids by gas-liquid chromatography showed that they were predominantly palmitic acid, octadecenoic acid and lactobacillic acid.

MeSH terms

  • Chloroform
  • Chromatography
  • Chromatography, Gas
  • Fatty Acids / analysis
  • Glycolipids / analysis*
  • Glycosides / analysis
  • Lactobacillus / analysis*
  • Methanol
  • Palmitic Acids / analysis

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Glycolipids
  • Glycosides
  • Palmitic Acids
  • Chloroform
  • Methanol