Creatinine metabolism by Clostridium welchii isolated from human faeces.

Experientia, 1975/11/15;31(11):1270.

ten Krooden E, Owens CW

PMID: 173573

Abstract
A Clostridium welchii has been isolated from human faeces which can deaminate creatinine to N-methyl hydantoin. Evidence suggests the reaction is inducible since the rate of conversion is increased by growth of the organism in creatinine-rich media.
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