Cornmeal Agar
€0.00
In stock
SKU
30622002
Catalog Number: 30622002
Corn Meal Agar is used for the cultivation of fungi and the demonstration of chlamydospore production.
Candida albicans is the etiological agent in candidiasis, which can range from a mild to severe infection of skin, nails, and mucous membranes.1
Several media formulations have been developed that will promote morphological or physiological characteristics in Candida albicans, and differentiate it from other Candida spp. and other genera. One of the most important differential characteristics of C. albicans is the ability to form chlamydospores on certain media. Corn Meal Agar stimulates sporulation of C. albicans, and is useful in suppressing certain other fungal growth.2 Chlamydospore production is an important diagnostic characteristic used in the identification of C. albicans.3
Infusion from Corn Meal is the source of carbon, nitrogen, and vitamins required for organism growth in Corn Meal Agar. Agar is the solidifying agent.
1. Warren, N., and H. J. Shadomy. 1995. Yeasts of medical importance, p. 617-629. In P.R. Murray, E. J. Baron, M.A. Pfaller, F. C.
Tenover, and R. H. Yolkens (eds.). Manual of clinical microbiology, 6th ed., American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.
2. Baron, E. J. and S. M. Finegold. 1990. Formulas and preparation of culture media and reagents. Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic
Microbiology, 8th ed. The C. V. Mosby Company, St. Louis, MO.
3. Duncan, J., and J. Floeder. 1963. A Comparison of media for the production of chlamydospores by Candida albicans. Am. J.
Med. Tech. 29:199-206.
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous
Storage: RT
Appearance Form: Powder
Brand Name: bioPLUS
Candida albicans is the etiological agent in candidiasis, which can range from a mild to severe infection of skin, nails, and mucous membranes.1
Several media formulations have been developed that will promote morphological or physiological characteristics in Candida albicans, and differentiate it from other Candida spp. and other genera. One of the most important differential characteristics of C. albicans is the ability to form chlamydospores on certain media. Corn Meal Agar stimulates sporulation of C. albicans, and is useful in suppressing certain other fungal growth.2 Chlamydospore production is an important diagnostic characteristic used in the identification of C. albicans.3
Infusion from Corn Meal is the source of carbon, nitrogen, and vitamins required for organism growth in Corn Meal Agar. Agar is the solidifying agent.
1. Warren, N., and H. J. Shadomy. 1995. Yeasts of medical importance, p. 617-629. In P.R. Murray, E. J. Baron, M.A. Pfaller, F. C.
Tenover, and R. H. Yolkens (eds.). Manual of clinical microbiology, 6th ed., American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C.
2. Baron, E. J. and S. M. Finegold. 1990. Formulas and preparation of culture media and reagents. Bailey & Scott’s Diagnostic
Microbiology, 8th ed. The C. V. Mosby Company, St. Louis, MO.
3. Duncan, J., and J. Floeder. 1963. A Comparison of media for the production of chlamydospores by Candida albicans. Am. J.
Med. Tech. 29:199-206.
Hazmat Shipping: Non-hazardous
Storage: RT
Appearance Form: Powder
Brand Name: bioPLUS
| Is Featured? | No |
|---|
Write Your Own Review