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Mechanisms of killing spores of Bacillus subtilis by acid, alkali and ethanol.
Journal of applied microbiology - 1 Jan 2002
Setlow B, Loshon C A, Genest P C, Cowan A E, Setlow C, Setlow P
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AIMS: To determine the mechanisms of killing of Bacillus subtilis spores by ethanol or strong acid or alkali. METHODS AND RESULTS: Killing of B. subtilis spores by ethanol or strong acid or alkali was not through DNA damage and the spore coats did not protect spores against these agents. Spores t...
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