[The use of various mutagens for induction of nystatin-resistant mutants in Candida maltosa].

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[The use of various mutagens for induction of nystatin-resistant mutants in Candida maltosa].

Mikrobiologiia - 1 Jan 2000

Durasova E N, Mikhaĭlova N P, Sorokoletova E F, V'iunov K A

Abstract excerpt

The mutagenic activity of nitrous acid, 6-N-hydroxylaminopurine, N-methyl-N'-nitro-N-nitrosoguanidine and 4-N-nitroquinoline oxide was studied for Candida maltosa. The efficacy of their action on C. maltosa cells was determinded in order to obtain nystatin-resistant strains.

Topics

Candida
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Mutagens
Mutation
Nystatin

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