Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC® 13048

Product Description
Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC® 13048 is a gram-negative, motile bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. This strain is extensively used in microbiological testing, especially for food and water quality assessments, antimicrobial resistance studies, and clinical research. Capable of fermenting lactose, E. aerogenes ATCC® 13048 serves as an important tool in the identification and detection of coliforms and enteric pathogens, with applications in both environmental and clinical microbiology.

Key Features

Gram-Negative & Facultative Anaerobe: Enterobacter aerogenes is a gram-negative bacterium that thrives in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor environments, making it highly versatile for various microbiological applications.
Lactose Fermentation: Known for fermenting lactose into acid and gas, this strain helps differentiate between lactose- and non-lactose-fermenting bacteria in microbiology studies.
Motility: E. aerogenes ATCC® 13048 is motile, facilitating its movement through liquid media, enhancing its detection across environmental and clinical samples.
Antimicrobial Resistance Studies: A valuable model for assessing bacterial resistance to antibiotics and disinfectants, useful in pharmaceutical research.
Ideal for Microorganism Detection: This strain plays a key role in the detection of coliforms in water and food, making it essential for public health microbiology.

Specifications

Cat No: Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC® 13048
Form: Available in lyophilized or culture form
Storage: Preserve under standard culture conditions
pH Range: Optimum growth occurs at pH 7.0–7.5
Test Media: Suitable for use with MacConkey Agar, Nutrient Agar, and EMB Agar

Applications

Microbiological Research: Used to study bacterial growth, metabolism, and resistance mechanisms in laboratory settings.
Antibiotic Testing: Serves as a model strain for evaluating the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents and disinfectants.
Food and Water Testing: Assists in detecting coliforms and other harmful pathogens in food and water samples, ensuring public health safety.
Clinical Microbiology: Applied in the detection and investigation of enteric diseases, supporting clinical diagnostics and research.

Why Choose Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC® 13048 from Bright?

Authentic & Validated: Sourced directly from ATCC, ensuring the strain’s validity and reliability for all research and testing purposes.
High-Quality: Our Enterobacter aerogenes ATCC® 13048 is carefully stored and maintained, ensuring it is ready to use in your microbiological studies.
Fast Shipping: We offer expedited delivery to ensure that you receive your strain in a timely manner, keeping your research on schedule.

Pricing

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Ordering Information

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