Intraspecific variation of unusual phospholipids from Corynebacterium spp. containing a novel fatty acid

A study was conducted to isolate a novel fatty acid from the coryneform bacterial strain LMG 3820. A set of nuclear magnetic resonance data was utilized to determine the nature and substitution patterns of the glycerol moieties. Results indicated that different organisms supporting 16S rDNA sequences accommodate various fatty acid and lipid compositions. Findings also showed that the fatty acid's routine detection is influenced by the equivalent chain number.