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Comparison of four methods for identification of bifidobacteria to the genus level

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  • E. Vlková

    (Czech University of Agriculture - Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • J. Medková

    (Czech University of Agriculture - Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Prague, Czech Republic)

  • V. Rada

    (Czech University of Agriculture - Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology, Prague, Czech Republic)

Abstract

The identification of bifidobacteria to the genus level is important for the differentiation of these bacteria from other bacteria occurring in the animal and human intestine. The detection of fructose-6-phosphate phosphoketolase (F6PPK-test) is used traditionally for the identification of Bifidobacterium sp. The original procedure is time consuming and therefore it was modified several times recently. The aim of the present work was to compare the following methods for the genus identification of bifidobacteria: F6PPK-test, F6PPK-test modified by the addition of triton X-100, F6PPK-test modified by the addition of cetridium bromide (F6PPK-CTAB-test), and PCR using genus specific primers. Bifidobacteria isolated from fermented milk products (3 strains), human faeces (6 strains), and animal intestinal tract (2 strains) were tested. All the methods tested proved to be reliable tests for the genus identification of bifidobacteria. The F6PPK-CTAB-test gave the best results. This procedure is quick and does not require any special laboratory equipment.

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  • E. Vlková & J. Medková & V. Rada, 2002. "Comparison of four methods for identification of bifidobacteria to the genus level," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 20(5), pages 171-174.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlcjf:v:20:y:2002:i:5:id:3528-cjfs
    DOI: 10.17221/3528-CJFS
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    1. Iva Trojanová & Rada Vojtěch, 2005. "Enzymatic activity in fermented milk products containing bifidobacteria," Czech Journal of Food Sciences, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 23(6), pages 224-229.

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