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. 1976 Nov;128(2):668–670. doi: 10.1128/jb.128.2.668-670.1976

Protoplast Formation in Escherichia coli

Richard L Weiss a,1
PMCID: PMC232807  PMID: 789360

Abstract

A procedure for protoplast formation in Escherichia coli is described. Removal of the cell wall was confirmed by examination of cells in thin-section preparations.

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