| Literature DB >> 17752874 |
R M Brown, C Haigler, K Coopper.
Abstract
Cellulose produced by Acetobacter xylinum was experimentally modified during its biosynthesis. In the presence of fluorescent brightening agents, such as Calcofluor White M2R or Tinopal LPW, nonmicrofibrillar sheets of cellulose were synthesized by the bacteria. These sheets could then be converted to fibrils by washing with distilled water. Possible mechanisms for these modifications of cellulose assembly are disscussed.Entities:
Year: 1982 PMID: 17752874 DOI: 10.1126/science.218.4577.1141
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728