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. 1981 Jun;19(6):1082–1085. doi: 10.1128/aac.19.6.1082

Synergism in the Inhibition of Bacillus subtilis by Combinations of Lipophilic Weak Acids and Fatty Alcohols†

Thomas R Corner 1
PMCID: PMC181614  PMID: 6791586

Abstract

Combinations of two lipophilic weak acids and alcohols acted synergistically to inhibit growth of Bacillus subtilis. Alcohols contributed to both reversible and irreversible inhibitions by acids.

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