Abstract
Contrary to earlier findings, the β antigen was shown to be thermostable. An explanation was advanced to interpret the contradictory data obtained. The precautions necessary for the accurate assessment of data on the thermoproperty of antigens were also discussed.
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Zeman, A.M.M., Tchan, Y.T. & Dalins, I. The thermoproperty of the β antigen of Azotobacter vinelandii . Arch. Microbiol. 134, 158–160 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00407950
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00407950