Human blood from a 30-year-old male patient, Kongsvinger Norway
Biosafety Level
2
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Antigenic Properties
Capsular serotype 4
Product Format
freeze-dried
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Preceptrol®
no
Genome Sequenced Strain
Streptococcus pneumoniae TIGR4, complete genome.
Type Strain
no
Comments
Genome sequenced strain
Medium
ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37°C
Atmosphere: 5% CO2
Name of Depositor
H Tettelin
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <-- H Tettelin <-- Medimmune <-- I Aaberge
References
Aaberge IS, et al. Virulence of Streptococcus pneumoniae in mice: a standardized method for preparation and frozen storage of the experimental bacterial inoculum. Microb. Pathog. 18: 141-152, 1995. PubMed: 7643743
Tettelin H, et al. Complete genome sequence of a virulent isolate of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Science 293: 498-506, 2001. PubMed: 11463916
