A simple method for long-term storage of Acanthamoeba species.

Abstract:

:We present a novel and simple technique for storing live Acanthamoeba for long periods of time. The amoebae are maintained at refrigerator temperatures in a peptone-yeast extract-glucose (PYG) medium normally used for cultivation. Using this method, we obtained survival rates of at least 4 years for Acanthamoeba polyphaga and 3 years for Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba rhysodes. Advantages of this storage method are: (1) it is quick and simple, (2) inexpensive, (3) does not require encystment before storage, (4) resuscitation of cysts can be achieved within a week of culture in PYG medium at 27 degrees C, and does not require co-culture with bacteria or any special equipment.

journal_name

Parasitol Res

journal_title

Parasitology research

authors

Axelsson-Olsson D,Olofsson J,Ellström P,Waldenström J,Olsen B

doi

10.1007/s00436-008-1304-x

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2009-03-01 00:00:00

pages

935-7

issue

4

eissn

0932-0113

issn

1432-1955

journal_volume

104

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