A microchamber system for the rapid cytochemical demonstration of beta-galactosidase and other properties in pathogenic microbes

A device is described for the cytochemical analysis of pathogens requiring up to level 3 containment. The rapid demonstration of induced beta-galactosidase in Gram-negative cells detected in a blood culture illustrates potentially wide applications of the device in clinical practice and research.

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Published inLetters in applied microbiology Vol. 18; no. 2; p. 102
Main Authors Walker, D R, Nwoguh, C E, Barer, M R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.1994
Subjects
beta-Galactosidase - analysis
Centrifugation - instrumentation
Containment of Biohazards - instrumentation
Equipment Design
Gram-Negative Bacteria - enzymology
Histocytochemistry - instrumentation
Microbiological Techniques - instrumentation
Microscopy
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Summary:A device is described for the cytochemical analysis of pathogens requiring up to level 3 containment. The rapid demonstration of induced beta-galactosidase in Gram-negative cells detected in a blood culture illustrates potentially wide applications of the device in clinical practice and research.
ISSN:0266-8254