Fluoride movement into and out of Bacillus spores and growing cells and effects of fluoride accumulation on spore properties

ConclusionsThese results are consistent with F− incorporation into the dormant spore core, and as either HF and/or NaF, but not CaF2. YhdU played no significant role in F− uptake or efflux in dormant spores, but assisted in F− export early in spore germination.Significance and impact of studyThis knowledge provides new insight into effects of F− onBacillus cells and spores and how this anion moves into, and out of spores.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of Applied Microbiology - November 14, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Wei Dong, Peter Setlow Tags: Original Article Source Type: research