Beta-lactam antibiotics are those that contain 4-member, nitrogen-containing, beta-lactam ring at the core of their structure. This ring mimics the shape of the terminal D-Ala-D-Ala peptide sequence...
Month: March 2020
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC)
Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) is the lowest concentration (expressed as mg/L or μg/μL) of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the visible...
GasPak anaerobic system is used to create an oxygen-free environment for the growth of anaerobic microorganisms. At present, it is the most commonly used method for anaerobiosis. It is very simple to...
Helicobacter pylori Virulence Factors: Roles in Pathogenesis
Helicobacter pylori is a major human pathogen that is responsible for diseases, such as duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, and gastric cancer. It is a spiral-shaped gram-negative rod with 4-6 polar...
Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the gonococcus, is a gram-negative diplococcus that causes the sexually transmitted disease, gonorrhea. Gonorrhea commonly manifests as cervicitis, urethritis, and...
Immunochromatography/ Lateral Flow Immunoassay: Principle and Uses
Immunochromatography, also known as lateral flow immunoassay, is a combination of chromatography and immunoassay. This technology is in use for a wide array of tests for clinical, veterinary, and...