Identification of plasmalogens in the cytoplasmic membrane of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Volume
78
Issue
3
Publisher
American Society of Microbiology
Publication Date
2012
First Page
880
Last Page
884
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.
Recommended Citation
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.
