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Geobacillus stearothermophilus (Donk) Nazina et al.

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Geobacillus stearothermophilus is a whole-genome sequenced strain. This bacterial culture can be used as a steam and gas sterilization control and is recommended as a test organism for USP <1211>, USP <1229.1>, EP 5.1.2, and JP 16 G4.
Product category
Bacteria
Product type
Extremophile
Preceptrol culture
Type strain
No
Genome sequenced strain
Yes
Applications
Quality control
Pharmaceutical testing
Product format
Freeze-dried
Storage conditions
2°C to 8°C
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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.

Detailed product information

General

Specific applications
Gas sterilization control
Steam sterilization control
Preservative efficacy testing
Antimicrobial effectiveness testing
Sterility testing
Sterility assurance
Sterilization control
Pharmaceutical and Personal Care
Recommended as a test microorganism for EP 5.1.2 Biological Indicators of Sterilization
Recommended as a test microorganism for JP 16 G4 Microorganisms: Preservatives-Effectiveness Tests
Recommended as a test microorganism for USP <1211> Sterilization and Sterility Assurance of Compendial Articles
Recommended as a test microorganism for USP <1229.1> Steam Sterilization By Direct Contact
Preceptrol
Yes

Characteristics

Extremophile type
Thermophile
Comments
This strain is recommended by ATCC for use in the tests described in military specification MIL S-36586A and U.S. Pharmacopeia, 23rd rev., <1211>, pp. 1976-1981, 1995 where only the taxon is specified.
Stated to grow at 35°C
The ATCC lab was unable to verify growth at 35°C.
Technical information
ATCC Technical Services does not have technical information on patent deposits that are not produced or characterized by ATCC. Additional information can be found in the corresponding patent available from the patent holder or with the U.S. and/or international patent office.

Handling information

Medium
Temperature
55°C
Atmosphere
Aerobic
Handling procedure
  1. Open vial according to enclosed instructions or visit www.atcc.org for instructions.
  2. Rehydrate the entire pellet with approximately 0.5 mL of #3 broth. Aseptically transfer the entire contents to a 5-6 mL tube of #3 broth. Additional test tubes can be inoculated by transferring 0.5 mL of the primary broth tube to these secondary tubes.
  3. Use several drops of the primary broth tube to inoculate a #3 plate and/or #3 agar slant.
  4. Incubate at 55°C for 24 hours.
Handling notes

Depositor stated that this strain grows on agar at 35°C, but this was not verified by ATCC® laboratories.

Additional information on this culture is available on the ATCC® web site at www.atcc.org.

Quality control specifications

Verification method
Whole-genome Sequencing

History

Deposited as
Bacillus stearothermophilus Donk
Depositors
CP Hegarty
Patent depository
This material was deposited with the ATCC Patent Depository to fulfill U.S. or international patent requirements. This material may not have been produced or characterized by ATCC.  As an International Depository Authority (IDA) for patent deposits, ATCC is required to complete viability testing only at time of initial deposit of patent material. Patent deposits are made available on behalf of the Depositor when the pertinent U.S. or international patent is issued, but material may not be used to infringe the patent claims.
Cross references
GenBank L13418 Bacillus stearothermophilus maltose permease (malA) gene, complete cds.
GenBank M16814 B.stearothermophilus small acid-soluble spore protein (B-type SASP) gene, complete cds.
GenBank M86508 Bacillus stearothermophilus proton glutamate symport protein (gltP) gene, complete cds.
GenBank M13061 B.stearothermophilus SASP-1 gene encoding a small acid-soluble spore protein, complete cds.
GenBank AF184067 Bacillus stearothermophilus MetS (metS) gene, partial cds; transition state regulator (abrB) gene, complete cds; and yabC pseudogene, partial sequence.
GenBank U18943 Bacillus stearothermophilus mannitol transport protein (MtlA), putative transcriptional regulator (MtlR), mannitol enzyme IIA (MtlF) and mannitol-1-phosphate dehydrogenase (MtlD) genes, complete cds.

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Intended use
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Disclosures
This material is cited in a US and/or international patent and may not be used to infringe the claims. Depending on the wishes of the Depositor, ATCC may be required to inform the Depositor of the party to which the material was furnished.

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Frequently Asked Questions

References

Curated Citations

Smith NR, et al. Aerobic spore forming bacteria. US Dep Agric Monogr 16: 1-148, 1952.

Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 54: 154-161, 1955.

British Pharmacopoeia Commission Methods of sterilization. London, UK:British Pharmacopoeia Commission;British Pharmacopoeia Appendix XVIII, 2003

European Pharmacopoeia Commission Biological indicators of sterilization. Strasbourg, France:European Pharmacopoeia Commission;European Pharmacopoeia EP 5.1.2, 1997

U.S. Pharmacopeia USP Monographs: Biological Indicator for Steam Sterilization, Paper Carrier. Rockville, MD:U.S. Pharmacopeia;USP USP34-NF29, 2011

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