Table 3.
Utilization of uric acid by strain NkU-1 as a nitrogen source with various carbon sources
| Carbon source | Addition of UA | OD | Protein (mg mL−1) | NH3 produced (mM) | UA remained (mA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | − | 0.18 | 0.050 | 0.11 | NT |
| None | + | 0.19 | 0.078 | 6.41 | 4.66 |
| Glucose | − | 0.79 | 0.086 | 0.59 | NT |
| Glucose | + | 1.21 | 0.170 | 18.23 | 0 |
| Cellobiose | − | 0.78 | 0.082 | 0 | NT |
| Cellobiose | + | 1.14 | 0.147 | 20.58 | 0 |
| Fructose | − | 0.47 | 0.064 | 0 | NT |
| Fructose | + | 1.21 | 0.142 | 15.29 | 0 |
| Lactose | − | 0.44 | NT | 0 | NT |
| Lactose | + | 0.94 | NT | 20.29 | 0.41 |
| Xylose | − | 0.39 | NT | 0.53 | NT |
| Xylose | + | 0.70 | NT | 18.15 | 1.42 |
UA was added to 5.95 mM. NT: not tested.