Abstract
A rapid Tween 80 hydrolysis test for mycobacteria utilizing gas-liquid chromatography is described. The test requires 1 h of incubation followed by simple extraction and chromatography of nonderivatized oleic acid.
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques*
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Chromatography, Gas
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Hydrolysis
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Mycobacterium / classification*
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Mycobacterium / metabolism
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Polyethylene Glycols / metabolism*
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Polysorbates / metabolism*
Substances
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Polysorbates
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Polyethylene Glycols