Abstract
Quick and accurate detection of microbial contamination is accomplished by a unique combination of leading edge technologies described in this and the accompanying article. Microbe capture chips, used with a prototype fluorescence detector, are capable of statistically sampling the environment for pathogens (including spores), identifying the specific pathogens/exotoxins, and determining cell viability where appropriate.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adhesins, Bacterial / analysis
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Adhesins, Bacterial / metabolism
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Bacteria / classification*
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Bacteria / isolation & purification*
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Bacteria / metabolism
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Bacterial Adhesion / physiology
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Bacterial Proteins / analysis
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Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
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Biomarkers / analysis
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Biosensing Techniques*
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Cell Adhesion / physiology
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Cells, Immobilized / physiology
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Colony Count, Microbial / instrumentation*
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Colony Count, Microbial / methods*
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Iron / analysis
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Iron / metabolism
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Molecular Probes
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Spectrometry, Fluorescence / instrumentation*
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Spectrometry, Fluorescence / methods*
Substances
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Adhesins, Bacterial
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Bacterial Proteins
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Biomarkers
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Molecular Probes
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Iron