A novel bioreactor for the stable growth of Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum

J Microbiol Methods. 2021 Feb:181:106131. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2020.106131. Epub 2020 Dec 30.

Abstract

Ureaplasma species, including Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum, are challenging to culture and maintain. Here, we describe a novel bioreactor for growing high-titer liquid Ureaplasma cultures in a stable manner.

Keywords: Bioreactor; Culture; Growth; Ureaplasma; Ureaplasma parvum.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Bioreactors / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Ureaplasma / growth & development*
  • Ureaplasma Infections / microbiology*
  • Ureaplasma urealyticum / growth & development*