Abstract

Growth of Serratia marcescens in gelatin-containing medium is associated with proteolytic activity in the centrifuged supernatants. This activity requires calcium at a minimum concetration of 10 −4M. Commercial gelatin, naturally contaminated with calcium, satisfies this minimum cation requirements in full. This finding can also help to explain a number of inconsistencies in the literature regarding the use of gelatin.

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