Open AccessEffect of ion channel blockers on germination of Bacillus megaterium spores
Author(s) -
Mitchell C.,
Skomurski J.F.,
Vary J.C.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
fems microbiology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.899
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1574-6968
pISSN - 0378-1097
DOI - 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1986.tb01406.x
Subject(s) - bacillus megaterium , spore , germination , channel (broadcasting) , chemistry , biology , microbiology and biotechnology , botany , bacteria , telecommunications , computer science , genetics
We surveyed 23 drugs that can interact with membrane components, such as ion channels, for their effect on spore germination. The results showed that triggering of spore germination was inhibited by specific calcium (Ca 2+ ) potassium (K + ) and sodium (Na + ) channel blockers.