Cryopreservation of Streptococcus mutans for microcalorimetry based applications

Morgan, Thomas D., Bunch, Alan William (2000) Cryopreservation of Streptococcus mutans for microcalorimetry based applications. Thermochimica Acta, 349 (1-2). pp. 9-15. ISSN 0040-6031. (doi:10.1016/S0040-6031(99)00491-8) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:7113)

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0040-6031(99)00491-8

Abstract

Cryopreservation is shown to be a suitable technique for storing Streptococcus mutans prior to analysis of chemicals for putative antibacterial properties by microcalorimetry. Excellent recovery of cryopreserved cells was obtained and their response in the microcalorimeter was highly reproducible. Linear responses were obtained when the concentration of fluoride was varied in assays. Similar results were obtained with natural products claimed to have antimicrobial properties. It is proposed that microcalorimetry with cryopreserved cells could be used as a method for rapidly assessing the potential of individual or mixtures of components for commercial preparations designed to control oral microflora.

Item Type:	Article
DOI/Identification number:	10.1016/S0040-6031(99)00491-8
Additional information:	Article 309WF English Times Cited:1 Cited References Count:20
Uncontrolled keywords:	antimicrobials, cryopreservation, microcalorimetry, oral microbiology, Streptococcus mutans, Calorimetry
Subjects:	Q Science
Divisions:	Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Biosciences
Depositing User:	Susan Davies
Date Deposited:	30 May 2009 07:14 UTC
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2021 09:45 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/7113 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Bunch, Alan William.

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