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. 1989 Jun;57(6):1757-9.
doi: 10.1128/iai.57.6.1757-1759.1989.

Dependence of proliferation of Bacteroides forsythus on exogenous N-acetylmuramic acid

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Dependence of proliferation of Bacteroides forsythus on exogenous N-acetylmuramic acid

C Wyss. Infect Immun. 1989 Jun.

Abstract

Bacteroides forsythus is the first wild-type or mutant bacterium found to require exogenous N-acetylmuramic acid for proliferation and maintenance of cell shape. This implies so far unknown pathways for peptidoglycan synthesis and a strict dependence of B. forsythus on other bacteria in its oral habitat. Addition of N-acetylmuramic acid to conventional bacteriological media allows routine cultivation of this fastidious organism.

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