The expressed characteristics of biothreat agents may be impacted by variations in the culture environment, including growth medium formulation. The carbohydrate composition of B. anthracis spores has been well studied, particularly for the exosporium, which is the outermost spore structure. The carbohydrate composition of the exosporium has been demonstrated to be distinct from the vegetative form containing unique monosaccharides.
Revised: June 27, 2011 |
Published: June 1, 2011
Citation
Colburn H.A., D.S. Wunschel, K.C. Antolick, A.M. Melville, and N.B. Valentine. 2011.The Effect of Growth Medium on B. anthracis Sterne Spore Carbohydrate Content.Journal of Microbiological Methods 85, no. 3:183-189.PNNL-SA-77608.doi:10.1016/j.mimet.2011.02.015