| Literature DB >> 15961259 |
Caroline Z Matthew1, Alistair C Darby, Simon A Young, Lorna H Hume, Susan C Welburn.
Abstract
Sodalis glossinidius is known exclusively in endosymbiosis with tsetse flies (Genus: Glossina) and is one of the few insect bacterial symbionts that have been successfully cultured in vitro. This study details improved isolation and solid culture protocols that allow for a standardised and rapid preparation/maintenance of clonal material from individual flies. The isolation and culture of S. glossinidius was confirmed by partial sequencing of the 16S rDNA gene and specific PCR. In addition, the growth dynamics and changes in cell viability during liquid culture are described. The potential for culture of other endosymbiont taxa is discussed.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15961259 DOI: 10.1016/j.femsle.2005.05.024
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEMS Microbiol Lett ISSN: 0378-1097 Impact factor: 2.742