INHIBITION OF BACTERIAL GROWTH BY CITRATE

II. INHIBITION OF GLUCOSE PERMEATION BY CITRATE IN ARTHROBAGTER SIMPLEX IFO 12069

Abstract

The growth of Arthrobacter simplex IFO 12069 is specifically inhibited by citrate but not by isocitrate or cis-aconitate in the glucose basal medium. Citrate binds to the cell surface and inhibits glucose permeation of this organism.