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Thermo Scientific™ PPLO Agar
Selectively isolate and cultivate Mycoplasma species using PPLO Agar (w/horse serum, amphotericin B, penicillin, thallium acetate).
Brand: Thermo Scientific™ R20261
Description
Selectively isolate and cultivate Mycoplasma species using Thermo Scientific™ Remel™ PPLO Agar (w/horse serum, amphotericin B, penicillin, and thallium acetate). Pleuropneumonia-like organisms (PPLO) were first studied and determined to be the causative agent of bovine pleuropneumonia. Edward and Freundt proposed the recent system of classification and nomenclature for PPLO, now referred to as Mycoplasmataceae1,2. Kraybill confirmed that M. pneumoniae is resistant to methylene blue in agar medium while other species of Mycoplasma are inhibited3,4.
The pleuropneumonia-like organisms (PPLO) are a group of pleomorphic, filterable, fastidious microorganisms which also lack a rigid cell wall. PPLO agar base was formulated to isolate and cultivate Mycoplasma species5. Addition of y

Specifications
PPLO Agar w/horse serum, amphotericin B, penicillin, thallium acetate | |
Monoplate | |
Agar | |
10/Pk. |
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