Thermo Scientific™ Lysozyme Control Broth

Description

Differentiate aerobic actinomycetes using Lysozyme Control Broth.

Differentiate aerobic actinomycetes like Nocardia and Streptomycesusing Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ Lysozyme Control Broth. A taxonomic scheme for identification of aerobic actinomycetes was developed based on biochemical characteristics which included testing for the growth in the presence of lysozyme¹. The enzyme lysozyme breaks down the cell walls of certain aerobic actinomycetes such as Streptomyces spp. and are referred sensitive and will not grow in lysozyme broth. Lysozyme resistance is more reliable to differentiate Nocardia and Streptomyces².

The aerobic actinomycetes are a heterogenous group of genera and include species of Nocardia and Streptomyces³. As a group, the organisms are gram-positive, catalase-positive that may be presumptively identified by staining properties, microscopic morphology, and substrate degradation⁴. Most Nocardia spp. are resistant and grow in the presence of lysozyme.

This medium contains beef extract, peptone, and glycerol that supply carbohydrates, vitamins, nitrogen compounds, salts, and amino acids necessary for the growth of aerobic actinomycetes.

Specifications

• Description: Lysozyme Control Broth
• Format: 15mm x 103mm Tube
• Product Type: Microbiology Media
• Quantity: 20 x 5 mL

Safety and Handling

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