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On the nature of growth inhibition ofEscherichia coli by an oxidation product of vitamin B12

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1. An oxidation product of vitamin B12 inhibits growth ofE. coli (Macleod).

2. Of various substances tried, it is observed that yeast extract, peptone,E. coli crushed cells extract or a mixture of amino acids, overcome growth inhibition of the B12 oxidation product to an appreciable extent.

3. The amino acids when tried individually are found to be inactive.

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Alimchandani, H.R., Sreenivasan, A. On the nature of growth inhibition ofEscherichia coli by an oxidation product of vitamin B12 . Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 45, 21–26 (1957). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03051068

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