This is one of six bacteriophage strains deposited at the ATCC (ATCC® 97537™-97539™ are lambda strains and ATCC® 97540™-97542™ are P22 strains) that remain in the mouse circulatory system for long periods of time. They are potential therapeutic agents for bacteremias.
Biosafety Level
1
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Product Format
freeze-dried
Shipping Information
Bacteria-free lysate
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Disclosure
This material is cited in a US or other Patent and may not be used to
infringe the claims. Depending on the wishes of the Depositor, ATCC may be
required to inform the Patent Depositor of the party to which the material was
furnished. This material may not have been produced or characterized by ATCC.
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
Medium
ATCC® Medium 1065: LB Agar/Broth, Miller
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
National Institutes of Health/NIMH, CR Merril, National Institutes of Health/NIMH
References
Merril CR, et al. Long-circulating bacteriophage as antibacterial agents. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 93: 3188-3192, 1996. PubMed: 8622911
