Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or... – Involving viable micro-organism
Patent
1996-12-09
1999-03-16
Lankford, Jr., Leon B.
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...
Involving viable micro-organism
435 4, 435 29, 435 32, 435 731, 435 732, C12Q 104, C12Q 100, C12Q 118, C12Q 102
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active
058828826
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for the characterization of various microorganisms. In particular, the present invention is suited for the characterization of commonly encountered microorganisms (e.g., E. coli, S. aureus, etc.), as well as commercially and industrially important organisms from various and diverse environments. For example, the present invention is particularly suited for the growth and characterization of the actinomycetes and fungi. The methods employ a testing system wherein an aqueous suspension of microorganisms is introduced to one or more test substrates comprising and a gelling agent. The methods detect the response of the microorganisms to the test substrates. A testing device comprising a plurality of testing wells is well suited for the present invention.
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Bochner Barry R.
Naleway John J.
Biolog, Inc.
Lankford , Jr. Leon B.
Tate Christopher R.
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