Differentiation of the 'Mycobacterium' rhodochrous-group from Nocardiae by beta-galactosidase activity.
1974
M Tsukamura
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D009161
Mycobacterium
A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria. Most species are free-living in soil and water, but the major habitat for some is the diseased tissue of warm-blooded hosts.
Mycobacteria
D009615
Nocardia
A genus of gram-positive, aerobic bacteria whose species are widely distributed and are abundant in soil. Some strains are pathogenic opportunists for humans and animals.
Micropolyspora
D005696
Galactosidases
A family of galactoside hydrolases that hydrolyze compounds with an O-galactosyl linkage. EC 3.2.1.-.