Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
Current Name
Staphylococcus aureus
Type Strain
Original Strain Reference
Heatley
General Info
Authority
Rosenbach 1884 (AL)
Other Collection Numbers
Family
Hazard Group (ACDP)
Release Conditions
Culture Conditions
Growth Conditions on Solid Media
Nutrient agar, 24-48 hours, 37°C, O₂
Biological and Genomic Info
Susceptibility
Colistin resistance: +
Polymyxin: +
Fermentation
Mannose: +
Salicin: -
Whole Genome Sequence
Gram Stain Result
Reduction
Nitric acid: +
Enzyme Tests
Catalase: +
Coagulase: weak
Cytochrome C oxidase: -
Strain Data
(ATCC 9144, NCIB 6571, NRRL-B314, CN 6457) N. G. Heatley, Oxford in 1944 / Coagulase test, suitable weak positive strain / Antibiotic assay and sensitivity test organism / Heatley, N. G. (1944) Biochem. J. 38, 61 / Patent strain, unrestricted
Colony Appearance
Smooth, Shiny
Additional Info
Accession Date
01/01/1944
Depositor
Previous Catalogue Name
Staphylococcus aureus
Applications
Bibliography
HEATLEY N G 1944 BIOCHEM J 38 61
Extended Bibliography
A method for the assay of penicillin., https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16747749
Available Formats
- Ampoule (Bacteria)
Citation Guidance
If use of this culture results in a scientific publication, it should be cited in the publication as: Staphylococcus aureus (NCTC 6571)
Biosafety Information
It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Further Information
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