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Effect of L-Histidine on the Survival of a T-Strain of Mycoplasma

Francesca AjelloNino Romano

subject

Cell SurvivalCell CountBuffersmedicine.disease_causeGeneral Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular BiologyPiperazineschemistry.chemical_compoundHydrolysisMycoplasmamedicineUreaHistidineCarbon RadioisotopesGeneral Pharmacology Toxicology and PharmaceuticsCell survivalHistidineMetabolism and ProductsGrowth mediumGeneral Immunology and MicrobiologyStrain (chemistry)HydrolysisStereoisomerismGeneral MedicineMycoplasmaHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationMolecular biologychemistryBiochemistryStationary phaseUreaSulfonic Acids

description

The addition of L-histidine to the growth medium prolongs the stationary phase and the survival of a T-strain of mycoplasma. Results of an experiment performed with 14 C-labeled urea demonstrate that the action of L-histidine is based on the retardation of the rise of pH.

https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC186960/