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. 1996 Mar;62(3):1129–1132. doi: 10.1128/aem.62.3.1129-1132.1996

Cell Envelope Changes in Solvent-Tolerant and Solvent-Sensitive Pseudomonas putida Strains following Exposure to o-Xylene

H C Pinkart, J W Wolfram, R Rogers, D C White
PMCID: PMC1388821  PMID: 16535264

Abstract

Solvent-tolerant and -sensitive Pseudomonas putida strains were studied to determine their cell envelope changes following exposure to o-xylene. Both strains produced trans-unsaturated fatty acids. The tolerant strain showed an increase in total fatty acids, an increase in saturated fatty acids, and modified lipopolysaccharide. It is suggested that these envelope modifications aid in survival at high concentrations of organic solvents.

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