Description
General description
Studying microbial species via cutting edge genomic techniques such as next generation sequencing (NGS) has become increasingly prevalent in recent years; however, genomic methods alone cannot fully replace experimental testing of microbial species. Therefore, the ability to culture microbes in a laboratory setting remains essential for comprehensive study of these communities. Some microbial species can be challenging to culture in standard culture media. Often species of interest or a specific process require specialized media compositions, to provide an optimal environment for maximal proliferation and yield. A few examples includes
Chemically defined minimal growth media are often used to grow bacteria for proteomics, as a base for stable isotope enrichment in NMR protein structure-function studies, but growth can be limited without the addition of an effective supplement.
Use of chemically defined minimal growth media in the production of secreted microbial proteins to ensure reproducibility and a higher concentration of the microbial-produced protein of interest.
Application
MediaBoost provides microbial researchers a ready-to-use media supplement to amplify growth in selected gram-positive bacteria, gram-negative bacteria, and yeast species. Application data is available for some of the strains and media combinations that have been tested with MediaBoost, including:
Bacillus subtilis spores in LB medium
Lactobacillus rhamnosus in LB medium
Pseudomonas aeruginosa in M9 medium
Saccharomyces cerevisiae in YPD, BM2, and IMDM media
Please note strains and media combinations and should be tested on a case-by-case basis by the researcher for experiment optimization.
Features and Benefits
Boosts Growth of Certain Microorganisms
Reduces Germination Time
Ready-Made, Sterile Solution
Protein-Free
