Stearic acid, an Essential Growth Factor for Trypanosoma cruzi

G. J. Bone; G. Parent

doi:10.1099/00221287-31-2-261

Stearic acid, an Essential Growth Factor for Trypanosoma cruzi

G. J. Bone and G. Parent
First Published: 01 May 1963 https://doi.org/10.1099/00221287-31-2-261

Abstract

SUMMARY The function of serum in the composition of culture media for trypanosomes was investigated with Trypanosoma cruzi. Serum supplies stearic acid, essential for the growth of this trypanosome. A liquid heat-sterilizable medium, composed of peptone and known chemicals is described. The growth of T. cruzi in this medium reached 70 x 106 trypanosomes/ml.

Received: 14/09/1962
Published Online: 01/05/1963

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Stearic acid, an Essential Growth Factor for Trypanosoma cruzi

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