volutinn.
/ˈvɒljuːtɪn/ Biochemistry.
A basophilic compound containing polyphosphate found in metachromatic granules in the cytoplasm and vacuoles of various micro-organisms and fungi.
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1908 Q. Jrnl. Microsc. Sci. 53 298 The granules (‘metachromic granules’, ‘red granules’, ‘volutine granules’, etc.) probably consist of some reserve material.
1947 Nature 11 Jan. 63/2 Volutin is a cytological entity which has long been recognised as an important constituent of the yeast cell.
1970 R. Passmore & J. S. Robson Compan. Med. Stud. II. xviii. 14/1 Volutin granules..have a special significance in the genus Corynebacterium since they are produced typically by the diphtheria bacillus.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1986; most recently modified version published online December 2020).
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