Clostridium perfringens Item ID: ATC12915
| Permits and Restrictions |
View Permits |
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| Deposited As | Clostridium welchii |
| Strain Designations | NCTC 8359 [3702/49, CIP 106516] |
| Application | Enteric Research |
| Isolation | Stewed steak |
| Biosafety Level |
2
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| Product Format | freeze-dried |
| Storage Conditions | Frozen: -80°C or colderFreeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°CLive Culture: See Propagation Section |
| Preceptrol® | no |
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| Type Strain | no |
| Comments | Agglutinating type 1 Type A The presence of cpa and cpe genes was confirmed by PCR.This strain does not produce epsilon toxin |
| Medium | ATCC® Medium 2107: Modified Reinforced Clostridial Agar/Broth Medium (pre-reduced)ATCC® Medium 260: Trypticase soy agar/broth with defibrinated sheep blood |
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| Growth Conditions | Temperature: 37°C Atmosphere: Anaerobic gas mixture, 80% N2-10% CO2-10% H2 |
| Name of Depositor | NCTC |
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| Chain of Custody | ATCC <-- NCTC <-- B. Hobbs 3702/49 |
| Isolation | Stewed steak |
| References |
Hobbs BC, et al. Clostridium welchii food poisoning. J. Hyg. (Lond). 51(1): 75-101, 1953. PubMed: 13044934 |