Abstract
Summary
Catechol added with benzoate inhibits the formation of the enzyme which oxidizes benzoate in a strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Added with succinate and ammonium sulfate 2 hours before benzoate it facilitates the formation of the benzoate enzyme. Protocatechuic acid only facilitates the formation. Dopa and epinephrine also inhibit enzyme formation, the former only when added with benzoate, the latter when added before or with benzoate. Hydroquinone, quinone, and p-aminophenol inhibit formation, the first 2 only when added with benzoate. The last is more effective when added before benzoate.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.