Product Description Enterococcus faecalis ATCC

Enterococcus faecalis ATCC® 29212 is a Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic bacterium of the Enterococcaceae family. This strain is widely utilized in microbiological testing, clinical research, and antimicrobial resistance studies. E. faecalis ATCC® 29212 is an essential model organism for investigating enterococcal infections and understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms. It plays a critical role in the assessment of antimicrobial agents and disinfectants in both clinical and environmental settings.

Key Features Enterococcus faecalis ATCC

Gram-Positive & Facultative Anaerobe: Enterococcus faecalis is a Gram-positive bacterium that thrives in both aerobic and facultative anaerobic environments, making it suitable for a wide range of microbiological applications.
Antibiotic Resistance: Due to its intrinsic resistance to many antibiotics, this strain is crucial for studying infections and exploring mechanisms of antibiotic resistance.
Biofilm Formation: E. faecalis is capable of forming biofilms, an essential feature for studying bacterial adhesion, persistence, and resistance to antibiotics.
Clinical Importance: This species is prevalent in the human gut microbiota and is often associated with nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance.
Ideal for Testing: E. faecalis ATCC® 29212 is widely used for antibiotic susceptibility testing, especially for evaluating antimicrobial effects on enterococcal infections.

Specifications

Cat No: Enterococcus faecalis ATCC® 29212
Colony Forming Units (50 pcs)
Storage: Keep at 2-8°C
Presentations: Available in lyophilized or culture form
Optimal pH: 7.0–7.5
Test Media: Suitable for Bile Esculin Agar, Nutrient Agar, and Enterococcal Agar
Incubation Conditions: Ideal growth at 37±2°C

Applications

Microbiological Research: Used for studying bacterial growth, resistance, and biofilm formation.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing: A reference strain for determining the antibacterial activity of antibiotics against Enterococcus faecalis.
Clinical Microbiology: Applied in diagnosing infections caused by E. faecalis, including urinary tract infections, bacteremia, and endocarditis.
Environmental Testing: Used in identifying enterococci in environmental samples, such as water and food safety assays.

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