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A simple, rapid method for demonstrating bacterial flagella

Authors :
Grossart, Hans-Peter
Steward, Grieg F.
Martinez, Josefina
Azam, Farooq
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. August, 2000, Vol. 66 Issue 8, p3632, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The fluorescent protein stain NanoOrange can be used to detect bacterial flagella and is as accurate as transmission electron microscopy. Its advantage over TEM is that it stains rapidly, does not require fixation or dehydration, and consequently can be used on live samples.

Subjects

Subjects :
Stains and staining (Microscopy) -- Evaluation
Flagella (Microbiology) -- Identification and classification
Biological sciences

Details

ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
66
Issue :
8
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.66863785

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