The mechanism of switching from an acidogenic to butanol-acetone fermentation by Clostridium acetobutylicum: Technical progress report, April 1986-December 1986

Technical Report · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:7012410

Rogers, P

This research seeks to illucidate the molecular mechanisms used by the obligate anaerobe, Clostridium acetobutylicum to regulate the synthesis and activity of the key enzymes catalyzing reactions in this organism's fermentation pathway. Report is hereby made on the isolation and characterization of regulatory mutants, development of DNA transformation of protoplasts, and the analysis of aldehyde dehydrogenase, phosphotransbutyrylase and butyrate kinase. 4 refs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Minnesota Univ., St. Paul (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-86ER13512
• OSTI ID: 7012410
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/13512-1; ON: DE87003690
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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