Enterococcus faecium (Orla-Jensen) Schleifer and Kilpper-Balz (ATCC® BAA-472™)

Strain Designations: TEX16 [TX0016]  /  Type Strain: no  /  Biosafety Level: 2

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Strain Designations TEX16 [TX0016]
Isolation
Blood - human
Houston Texas, United States
isolation date: July, 1992
Type Strain no
Biosafety Level 2
Product Format freeze-dried
Genome Sequenced Strain

Yes

Type Strain no
Comments
Genome sequencing strain
Presence of IS16 and hylEfm genes confirmed by PCR.
Medium ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 37.0°C
Atmosphere: Aerobic
Name of Depositor BE Murray
Special Collection NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <<--BE Murray<<--Victor Fainstein, Methodist Hospital, Houston <<-- Clinical Laboratory, Methodist Hospital, Houston
Isolation
Blood - human
Houston Texas, United States
isolation date: July, 1992
Year of Origin 1992
References

Arduino RC, et al. Roles of antibodies and complement in phagocytic killing of enterococci.. Infect. Immun. 62: 987-993, 1994. PubMed: 8112874

Arduino RC, et al. Resistance of Enterococcus faecium to neutrophil-mediated phagocytosis.. Infect. Immun. 62: 5587-5594, 1994. PubMed: 7960141

blood of patient with infective endocarditis; July, Clinical Lab, Methodist Hospital, Houston

Cross References

Nucleotide (GenBank) : AF140549 Enterococcus faecium unknown gene.

Nucleotide (GenBank) : ACIY01000000 Enterococcus faecium DO, whole genome shotgun sequencing project.

Nucleotide (GenBank) : AAAK03000000 Enterococcus faecium DO, whole genome shotgun sequencing project.

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Basic Documentation
Product Sheet
Product Sheet
Certificate of Analysis
Certificate of Analysis
MSDS
MSDS