| Literature DB >> 23064347 |
Ralf Moeller1, Andrew C Schuerger, Günther Reitz, Wayne L Nicholson.
Abstract
Spores of wild-type and mutant Bacillus subtilis strains lacking various structural components were exposed to simulated Martian atmospheric and UV irradiation conditions. Spore survival and mutagenesis were strongly dependent on the functionality of all of the structural components, with small acid-soluble spore proteins, coat layers, and dipicolinic acid as key protectants.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23064347 PMCID: PMC3502913 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.02527-12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792