Adaption mechanisms of microorganisms to solvents

2 Adaption mechanisms of microorganisms to soivents The mechanisms of solvent tolerance are only partly known. Relevant microbial adaptation mechanisms are  

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Alterations of the cell envelope structure (cell wall). Mechanical alterations and chemical modifications of the cell wall can reduce the microbial resistance to solvents. The most interesting chemical modification concerns hydrophobic or hydrophilic abilities of the cell wall. Decreasing hydrophobicity of the cell wall enhances the adaption of microorganisms to solvents. ... 

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