Abstract
The aminopeptidase specificity of 24 strains of bacteria was determined fluorometrically by use of a series of alpha-amino acid beta-naphthylamides as substrates. Provided that strict control over medium and growth time was adhered to, a reproducible profile of aminopeptidase activity was obtained which could be used for the identification of bacteria.
MeSH terms
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Amino Acids / metabolism
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Aminopeptidases / metabolism*
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Bacillus / enzymology*
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Bacillus / isolation & purification
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Bacillus cereus / enzymology
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Bacillus megaterium / enzymology
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Bacillus subtilis / enzymology
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Culture Media
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Escherichia coli / enzymology*
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
Substances
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Amino Acids
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Culture Media
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Aminopeptidases