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Chlamydia trachomatis Serovar D

VR-885

Chlamydia trachomatis serovar D strain UW-3/Cx is propagated in McCoy [McCoy B] cells (ATCC CRL-1696). This strain was isolated from the cervix of an asymptomatic human patient. This product has applications in infectious disease and sexually transmitted disease research.
Product category
Bacteria
Classification
Chlamydiaceae, Chlamydia
Strain designation
Trachoma type D strain UW-3/Cx
Type strain
No
Isolation source
Human cervix, asymptomatic.
Applications
Infectious disease research
Sexually transmitted disease research
Product format
Frozen
Storage conditions
-70°C or colder
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Documentation

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ATCC highly recommends that appropriate personal protective equipment is always used when handling vials. For cultures that require storage in liquid nitrogen, it is important to note that some vials may leak when submersed in liquid nitrogen and will slowly fill with liquid nitrogen. Upon thawing, the conversion of the liquid nitrogen back to its gas phase may result in the vial exploding or blowing off its cap with dangerous force creating flying debris. Unless necessary, ATCC recommends that these cultures be stored in the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen rather than submersed in liquid nitrogen.

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Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
Sexually Transmitted Disease Research

Characteristics

Serotype
D
Comments

FBS used to culture Chlamydia must be prescreened to verify that the serum does not contain antibodies to Chlamydia or other factors that would interfere with growth.

Note that activities with high potential for aerosol production require BSL 3 facilities and practices. Rapid loss in titer when stored above -70°C.

Suggested protocol for propagation: Add glass beads and vortex preparation to disrupt cells. Infect monolayer with disrupted material. Centrifuge at 3000 x rpm (750 x g) for 1 hour. Feed with fresh growth medium containing FBS prescreened for Chlamydia antibodies and 1-2 µg/mL Cycloheximide.

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) at ATCC on the McCoy cell line (ATCC CRL-1696) used as the host has shown the presence of Mus Musculus mobilized endogenous polytropic provirus and Murine leukemia virus.

Mycoplasma contamination
Not detected

Handling information

Host
McCoy [McCoy B] (ATCC CRL-1696)
Effects
CPE; cytoplasmic inclusions
Complete medium
DMEM (ATCC 30-2002) + 10% prescreened FBS + 10 mM HEPES + 2 µg/mL Cycloheximide (Sigma C-4859 Ready-Made)
Temperature
36°C
Atmosphere
95% Air, 5% CO2
Incubation
3 days, 5% CO2 in air atmosphere is recommended
Recommendation for infection
For best results cells should be 24 to 48 hours old and 90-100% confluent.
Handling notes

FBS used to culture Chlamydia must be prescreened to verify that the serum does not contain antibodies to Chlamydia or other factors that would interfere with growth.

Note that activities with high potential for aerosol production require BSL 3 facilities and practices. Rapid loss in titer when stored above -70°C.

Suggested protocol for propagation: Add glass beads and vortex preparation to disrupt cells. Infect monolayer with disrupted material. Centrifuge at 3000 x rpm (750 x g) for 1 hour. Feed with fresh growth medium containing FBS prescreened for Chlamydia antibodies and 1-2 µg/mL Cycloheximide.

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) at ATCC on the McCoy cell line (ATCC CRL-1696) used as the host has shown the presence of Mus Musculus mobilized endogenous polytropic provirus and Murine leukemia virus.
Key abbreviations
°C, Degrees Celsius
CO2, Carbon dioxide
CPE, Cytopathic effect
DMEM, Dulbecco's Modified Eagle's Medium
g, Acceleration of gravity
HEPES, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)piperazine-N'-(2-ethanesulfonic acid)
McCoy, Mouse cells
rpm, Revolutions per minute

Quality control specifications

Volume
1.0 mL

History

Deposited as
Trachoma serotype d
Depositors
SP Wang
Type of isolate
Human
Cross references
GenBank KP164991.1 Chlamydia trachomatis strain ATCC VR-885 UW-3/Cx major outer membrane protein (omp1) gene, partial cds
GenBank JX559520.1 Chlamydia trachomatis strain ATCC VR-885 major  outer membrane protein (omp1) gene, partial cds

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Intended use
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Permits & Restrictions

Import Permit for the State of Hawaii

If shipping to the U.S. state of Hawaii, you must provide either an import permit or documentation stating that an import permit is not required. We cannot ship this item until we receive this documentation. Contact the Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDOA), Plant Industry Division, Plant Quarantine Branch to determine if an import permit is required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Alexander ER, Wang SP, Grayston JT. Further classification of TRIC agents from ocular trachoma and other sources by the mouse toxicity prevention test. Am J Opthalmol 63(5): Suppl: 1469-1478, 1967. PubMed: 6067314

Holt S, et al. Isolation of TRIC agents and mycoplasma from the genito-urinary tracts of patients of a venereal disease clinic. Am J Ophthalmol 63(5): Suppl: 1057-1064, 1967. PubMed: 6025156 

Wang SP and Grayston JT. Immunologic relationship between genital TRIC, lymphogranuloma venereum, and related organisms in a new microtiter indirect immunofluorescence test.  Am J Opthalmol 70(3): 367-374, 1970. PubMed: 4915925

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