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. 1985 Aug;49(2):455–456. doi: 10.1128/iai.49.2.455-456.1985

Enhancement of enterotoxin production by carbon dioxide in Vibrio cholerae.

T Shimamura, S Watanabe, S Sasaki
PMCID: PMC262041  PMID: 3926652

Abstract

We found that Vibrio cholerae 569B produced much more cholera enterotoxin in the presence of added carbon dioxide than in its absence. An atmosphere of 10% carbon dioxide was optimal for maximal enterotoxin production.

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