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. 1973 Feb;113(2):1058–1060. doi: 10.1128/jb.113.2.1058-1060.1973

Photoprotection by Dipicolinate Against Inactivation of Bacterial Spores with Ultraviolet Light1

Nicholas Grecz 1,2, Terry Tang 1,2, Hilmer A Frank 1,2
PMCID: PMC285326  PMID: 4632312

Abstract

The resistance of three types of Bacillus cereus T spores to ultraviolet radiation corresponded to their dipicolinic acid (DPA) content. Photoprotection against ultraviolet light was observed in DPA-containing spores and in DPA-less spores irradiated through calcium dipicolinate.

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