Re: Cell membrane permeability modification.

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From: Kurt R. Klimpel
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 1995 15:23

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There are a number of natural substances which can alter the cell wall
permeability of bacterial cells.  Some plants make natural "detergents"
which effectivly open up bacterial cells.  They can also make specific
proteins which have the ability to form pores.  In addition many
compounds found in plants may trigger certain "alternate" metabolism
pathways to be used by the bacteria which would give similar results. 
I would suggest however that any of these substances would more likely
be toxic for the bacteria, and while dead bacteria don't make compounds
that smell, thay also don't clean up the water.  I would be cautious
about these claims and have independant tests run to show that they can
reduce odor with out effecting biodegradation.  Kurt Klimpel, Sr. Staff
Fellow, NIH

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