Article
Identification of plasmalogens in the cytoplasmic membrane of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Document Type
Article
Publisher
American Society of Microbiology
Publication Date
1-1-2012
Disciplines
Abstract
Plasmalogens are ether-linked lipids that may influence oxidative stress resistance of eukaryotic cell membranes. Since bacterial membrane composition can influence environmental stress resistance, we explored the prevalence of plasmalogens in the cytoplasmic membrane of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis. Results showed plasmalogens are a major component of the B. animalis subsp. lactis membrane.
Citation Information
Oberg, T. S., R. E. Ward, J. L. Steele, and J. R. Broadbent. 2012. Identification of plasmalogens
in the cytoplasmic membrane of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis. Appl Environ. Microbiol.
78:880-884.