What is the effect of periodate treatment on bacterial cells?

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Igor Dubey

It may depend on conditions (e.g. periodate concentration and reaction time), however this reagent is a strong oxidizer that can oxidize a lot of things on the cell surface and inside the cell. So I think it is rather toxic, especially when it will penetrate the cellular membrane. .

Mohan Amarasiri

Thank you very much for the answers. I am using glycerol to neutralize the excess periodate. Is there any effect of glycerol on bacterial cells???