A DIFFERENT TYPE ADAPTATION OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS VAR. AVIUM

Abstract

Yamamura et al reported on several types of adaptation observed while undertaking experiments with the suspensions of Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. avium (Takeo Strain). The mechanism of successive adaptation and relative chemical adaptation have been clarified. Following are the findings of the experiments made with mandelic acid adapted cells of M. tuberculosis var. aviurn. (Warburg's manometer and Beckman's spectrophotometer were used in the experiments.)