Anomalies in cell wall turnover associated with the growth temperature of Bacillus subtilis

Involvement of Membrane Lipids in Cold Shock-induced Autolysis ofBacillus subtilisCells

“…In contrast, the autolysin activities of cells grown at 25°C and 37°C differed only slightly, being 166 and 132 units/mg protein, respectively. Wu et al 22) have reported no substantial differences in the activity between 25°C-grown cells and 37°C-grown cells. Thus, cold-shock-induced cell lysis appears to be governed substantially by a change in cell membrane fluidity.…”