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. 1985 Oct;50(4):1097–1099. doi: 10.1128/aem.50.4.1097-1099.1985

Protoplast formation and cell wall regeneration in Clostridium perfringens.

M H Stal, H P Blaschek
PMCID: PMC291799  PMID: 2867739

Abstract

A protocol was developed for the efficient production and regeneration of Clostridium perfringens protoplasts. Cell wall regeneration frequencies of up to 5% were obtained.

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