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Capnocytophaga: new genus of gram-negative gliding bacteria. II. Morphology and ultrastructure.

Archives of microbiology ·Vol. 122 ·No. 1 ·1979-07-00 ·Pages 17-27

Holt SC, Leadbetter ER, Socransky SS

Abstract

Gram-negative, anaerobic gliding bacteria were isolated from normal supragingival plaque and from periodontal lesions. Isolates could be divided into two size classes: small 2.4-4.2 micrograms x 0.38-0.5 microgram and large 4.8-5.8 micrograms x 0.42-0.6 microgram cells. The outer membrane was either loose-fitting and wavy, or taut, and of variable thickness. An electron-dense fuzz was discernible on several of the isolates. The periplasmic region was of variable electron-density. The genus Capnocytophaga has been proposed for these organisms based on morphological and cultural characteristics.

MeSH Terms
Adult Cell Division Cell Membrane/ultrastructure Cell Wall/ultrastructure Child Cytophagaceae/growth & development,ultrastructure Dental Plaque/microbiology Humans Organoids/ultrastructure
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Holt S C
Leadbetter E R
Socransky S S
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Article Info
Journal
Archives of microbiology
Abbr.
Arch Microbiol
ISSN
0302-8933
DOI
10.1007/BF00408041
Published
1979-07-00
Pages
17-27
Language
English
Region
Germany
NLM ID
0410427
Subset
IM
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PubMed source DOI: 10.1007/BF00408041 View journal details
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