Physiology and Metabolism of 'Neisseria gonorrhoeae'.
Abstract
Studies which have examined various aspects of the physiology and metabolism of Neisseria gonorrhoeae are reported. The principal findings are: (1) Glucose is dissimilated by a combination of the Entner-Doudoroff and pentose phosphate pathways. (2) The dissimilation of glucose is an aerobic process; no growth occurs under anaerobic conditions. (3) Growth temperature markedly affects the dissimilation of glucose. (4) Glucose-limited cultures are susceptible to autolysis; nitrogen limited cultures are not. (5) Glucosamine enhances autolysis in glucose-depleted cultures. (6) N. gonorrhoeae and N. meningitidis are susceptible to growth inhibition by the gonadal steroid progesterone. The site of inhibition appears to be located in the cytoplasmic membrane.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA003334
Entities
People
- Stephen A. Morse
Organizations
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health