Adaption of Synechococcus sp. IU 625 to growth in the presence of mercuric chloride.
Acta Histochem
; 114(1): 6-11, 2012 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Resistance to heavy metals is important for the survival of bacteria in contaminated environments. In this study, we show that the unicellular cyanobacterial species Synechococcus sp. IU 625 adapts to growth in the presence of mercuric chloride, recovering from pigmentation and morphological defects. Cells accumulate mercury within 2 h of growth and by 3 days, the total mercury concentration is significantly reduced, with all remaining mercury associated with the cells. This suggests that Synechococcus sp. IU 625 can convert mercury to a volatile form.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Adaptação Fisiológica
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Synechococcus
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Cloreto de Mercúrio
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Acta Histochem
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos