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Changes in phospholipid composition ofNocardia polychromogenes during temperature adaptation

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The effect of growth temperature on the phospholipid composition of Nocardia polychromogenes has been examined. When the growth temperature was decreased from 37°C to 27°C, there was a large decrease in phosphatidyl ethanolamine with an increase in cardiolipin and phosphoinositides. These changes are discussed in context with the control of membrane fluidity.

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  1. Department of Biochemistry, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, 160012, Chandigarh, India

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Acknowledgment. This investigation was financed in part by a grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research. Technical assistance of Mr Adarsh Kumar is acknowledged.

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Khuller, G.K. Changes in phospholipid composition ofNocardia polychromogenes during temperature adaptation. Experientia 33, 1277–1278 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01920131

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