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Antigenic Properties
Serotype Ib; Lancefield's group B
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Genome Sequenced Strain
Yes
Type Strain
no
Comments
Genome sequenced strain
Medium
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
MJ Cieslewicz, RC Lancefield
Special Collection
NSF - Bacteriology
References
Lancefield RC, et al. Multiple mouse-protective antibodies directed against group B streptococci. Special reference to antibodies effective against protein antigens. J. Exp. Med. 142: 165-179, 1975. PubMed: 1097573
Tettelin H, et al. Genome analysis of multiple pathogenic isolates of Streptococcus agalactiae: implications for the microbial "pan-genome". Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA. 102(39): 13950-13955, 2005. PubMed: 16172379
