ATCC® BAA-22-MINI-PACK™ consists of 6 ready-to-use vials of ATCC® BAA-22™ frozen in 200 µL of glycerol stock, eliminating the need to rehydrate and culture the strain prior to use. Each vial is provided with a 2-D barcode for easy storage and tracking, as well as peel-off labels for fast and reliable recordkeeping. Learn more about ATCC® MinisDeveloped by the leaders in microbial cultivation and preservation, ATCC® Minis provide a convenient, ready-to-use solution for handling quality control strains. ATCC® Minis are authenticated and backed by ATCC polyphasic testing – ensuring the same consistent and reliable reference materials you’ve come to trust for ATCC Genuine Cultures®. It is easy to ensure the quality of your products with ATCC® Minis – just open, plate, and go! .
Produces capsular polysaccharide type III
Isolation
Cerebrospinal fluid of an infant with neonatal meningitis, 1978
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
Serotype III
Product Format
frozen 6 ready-to-use vials of ATCC® BAA-22™ in glycerol stock
Storage Conditions
-70°C or colder, store upright. Storage at -20°C is acceptable for up to 1 year.
Preceptrol®
no
Type Strain
no
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: Aerobic
Name of Depositor
CJ Baker
Special Collection
NCRR Contract; ATCC® Minis
References
Anderson DC, et al. Impaired chemotaxigenesis by type III group B streptococci in neonatal sera: relationship to diminished concentration of specific anticapsular antibody and abnormalities of serum complement. Pediatr. Res. 17: 496-502, 1983. PubMed: 6348689
Kasper DL, et al. Immune response to type III group B streptococcal polysaccharide-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccine. J. Clin. Invest. 98: 2308-2314, 1996. PubMed: 8941648