Simplified Approach to Identification of Aerobic Actinomycetes by Thin-Layer Chromatography
Year: 1974
Type: article
Abstract: A system has been developed for the identification of aerobic actinomycetes in the clinical laboratory based on analysis of whole cells for diaminopimelic acid and carbohydrates and on the ability of the organism to decompose casein, tyrosine, and xanthine media. The whole-cell analyses were performed by a simple thin-layer chromatographic procedure that is described. Eighteen reference cultures were correctly identified and, subsequently, 35 isolates from clinical material were grouped by using this system. The method is well suited for use in routine clinical laboratories.
Source: Applied Microbiology
Authors: Joseph L. Staneck, Glenn D. Roberts
Institution: Mayo Clinic
Language: English
Subfield: Microbiology (medical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2145438586