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AClostridium welchii has been isolated from human faeces which can deaminate creatinine to N-methyl hydantoin. Evidence suggests the reaction is inducible since the rate of conversion is increased by growth of the organism in creatinine-rich media.
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Acknowledgments. We are very grateful to Dr.A. Vince of this Department for the isolation and help with identification of this organism.
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ten Krooden, E., Owens, C.W.I. Creatinine metabolism byClostridium welchii isolated from human faeces. Experientia 31, 1270 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01945773
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