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The theory and relevance of continuous culture.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3884567     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Batch cultures of micro-organisms which utilize typical laboratory media, generally result in rapidly dividing cultures (generation times less than 1 h). These are atypical of those found in natural environments. The continuous culture of micro-organisms allows either specific-growth-rate to be controlled, whilst maintaining the cells in a constant physical and chemical environment or a constant specific-growth-rate to be maintained whilst physico-chemical parameters of growth such as pH, temperature or nutrient availability are varied. Continuous culture therefore offers the prospect of in-vitro culture of micro-organisms in physiological states relevant to their natural habitats. This article introduces the concepts of continuous culture and discusses their relevance towards in-vitro models of infection and of antibiotic dosing.
Authors:
P Gilbert
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy     Volume:  15 Suppl A     ISSN:  0305-7453     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Antimicrob. Chemother.     Publication Date:  1985 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1985-05-14     Completed Date:  1985-05-14     Revised Date:  2003-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7513617     Medline TA:  J Antimicrob Chemother     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Anti-Bacterial Agents / metabolism,  pharmacology
Bacteria / growth & development*
Kinetics
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Microbiological Techniques*
Models, Biological
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anti-Bacterial Agents

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