Eradication of mycoplasma contaminations

CC Uphoff, HG Drexler - Basic cell culture protocols, 2005 - Springer
CC Uphoff, HG Drexler
Basic cell culture protocols, 2005Springer
Mycoplasma contaminations have a multitude of effects on cultured cell lines that can
potentially influence the results of experiments and pollute bioactive substances used in
human medicine. The elimination of mycoplasma contaminations in cell cultures has
become a practical alternative to discarding and re-establishing important or irreplaceable
cell lines. Different quinolones, tetracyclins, and macrolides shown to have strong
antimycoplasma properties are employed for the decontamination. We provide detailed …
Abstract
Mycoplasma contaminations have a multitude of effects on cultured cell lines that can potentially influence the results of experiments and pollute bioactive substances used in human medicine. The elimination of mycoplasma contaminations in cell cultures has become a practical alternative to discarding and re-establishing important or irreplaceable cell lines. Different quinolones, tetracyclins, and macrolides shown to have strong antimycoplasma properties are employed for the decontamination. We provide detailed descriptions to assure eradication of mycoplasma, to prevent formation of resistant mycoplasma strains, and to cure heavily contaminated and damaged cells. To date, no consistent and permanent alterations that affect the eukaryotic cells during or after the treatment have been detected.
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