Abstract
Gram-negative, anaerobic gliding bacteria were isolated from normal supragingival plaque and from periodontal lesions. Isolates could be divided into two size classes: small 2.4-4.2 μm×0.38-0.5 μm and large 4.8-5.8 μm×0.42-0.6 μm cells. The outer membrane was either loose-fitting and wavy, or taut, and of variable thickness. An electron-dense fuzz was discernible on several of the isolates. The periplasmic region was of variable electron-density. The genus Capnocytophaga has been proposed for these organisms based on morphological and cultural characteristics.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 17-27 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Archives of Microbiology |
| Volume | 122 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jul 1 1979 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Capnocytophaga
- CO-requiring
- Gliding bacteria
- Gram-negative
- Periodontal disease
- Ultrastructure
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
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Holt, S. C., Leadbetter, E. R., & Socransky, S. S. (1979). Capnocytophaga: New genus of Gram-negative gliding bacteria. II. Morphology and ultrastructure. Archives of Microbiology, 122(1), 17-27. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00408041