Killing of Bacillus subtilis Spores by a Modified Fenton Reagent Containing CuCl2 and Ascorbic Acid

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American Society for Microbiology

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Bacillus subtilis spores were killed by CuCl2-ascorbic acid, chloride ions were essential for killing of spores, and spores with defective coats were killed more rapidly. CuCl2-ascorbic acid did not damage spore DNA, and spores killed by this reagent initiated germination. However, spores killed by CuCl2-ascorbic acid may have damage to their inner membrane.

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