Enterococcus faecium (Orla-Jensen) Schleifer and Kilpper-Balz (ATCC® 51559™) Strain Designations: MMC4 / Type Strain: no / Biosafety Level: 2 General Information Characteristics Culture Method History Documentation Print Email Share Share this product Facebook Twitter Google+ Permits and Restrictions View Permits Strain Designations MMC4 Isolation Clinical isolate, Brooklyn, NY Biosafety Level 2 Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country. Product Format freeze-dried Storage Conditions Frozen: -80°C or colderFreeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°CLive Culture: See Propagation Section Preceptrol® no Type Strain no Comments Multidrug-resistant (ampicillin, ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, rifampin, teicoplanin, and vancomycinPresence of vanA gene confirmed by PCR. Medium ATCC® Medium 44: Brain Heart Infusion Agar/Broth Growth Conditions Temperature: 37°CAtmosphere: Aerobic Name of Depositor JM Quale Special Collection NCRR Contract Chain of Custody ATCC <-- JM Quale <-- L Lutwick Isolation Clinical isolate, Brooklyn, NY References Landman D, et al. Novel antibiotic regimens against Enterococcus faecium resistant to ampicillin, vancomycin, and gentamicin. Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 37: 1904-1908, 1993. PubMed: 8239604 Permits These permits may be required for shipping this product: Customers located in the state of Hawaii will need to contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to determine if an Import Permit is required. A copy of the permit or documentation that a permit is not required must be sent to ATCC in advance of shipment. Basic Documentation Product Sheet Certificate of Analysis SDS