Bacteria and Celluar Activities. I. Effect of Strepiococcus beta-hemo-lyticus on Permeability of Chicken Erythrocytes ∗

Abstract

Conclusion

1. The permeability to glycerol of chicken erythrocytes exposed to a suspension of Streptococcus B-hemolyticus was increased after several hours of exposure to the test organism.

2. Experimental cells were no more fragile than controls.

3. The possible theoretical implications of this work are indicated.