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Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ PYR Reagent
Description
Rapidly identify Group A Streptococci and Enterococci using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ PYR Reagent.In 1981, Godsey, et al differentiated group A streptococci and enterococci based on their ability to cleave L-pyrrolidonyl-β-naphthylamide (PYR)1. Facklam et al. incorporated PYR substrate into agar and tested for enzyme activity after overnight incubation2. Bosely et al. incorporated PYR substrate into broth and tested for enzyme hydrolysis after 4 hours incubation3. Ellner et al. described a colorimetric method for the PYR test using filter paper strips containing PYR substrate4.

Specifications
Specifications
Content And Storage | 2°C to 8°C |
Description | PYR Reagent |
Detectable Analytes | Streptococci and Enterococci (Group A) |
Format | Bottle |
For Use With (Equipment) | PYR Test, LAP Disk |
Quantity | 25 mL |
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