Plasmid-encoded copper resistance and precipitation by Mycobacterium scrofulaceum

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5664037

Frardi, F X; Failla, M L; Falkinham, III, J O

A copper-tolerant Mycobacterium scrofulaceum strain was able to remove copper from culture medium by sulfate-dependent precipitation as copper sulfide. Such precipitation of copper sulfide was not observed in a derivative that lacks a 173-kilobase plasmid. In addition, the plasmid-carrying strain has a sulfate-independent copper resistance mechanism.

• Research Organization: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ., Blacksburg
• OSTI ID: 5664037
• Journal Information: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Vol. 53:8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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