TABLE 2.
Effect of solution upon adsorption of E. coli O157 strains to Dynabeads (M280; coated with sheep anti-rabbit IgG)
| Strain | Cell concn in the medium (cells/ml ± SD) | Solution used for adsorption and washing | No. of cells adsorbed (cells/ml ± SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O157KB0 Rifr | (2.7 ± 1.1) × 108 | BHI | (6.8 ± 3.1) × 102 |
| CMQ | (1.6 ± 0.3) × 106 | ||
| O157KB1 Rifr | (3.3 ± 0.9) × 107 | BHI | (3.0 ± 1.4) × 102 |
| CMQ | (2.1 ± 0.6) × 105 | ||
| O157KB2 Rifr | (5.8 ± 1.6) × 108 | BHI | (2.0 ± 0.3) × 104 |
| CMQ | (7.4 ± 1.1) × 105 | ||
| O157KB3 Rifr | (4.8 ± 1.5) × 108 | BHI | (4.5 ± 0.7) × 102 |
| CMQ | (2.8 ± 0.3) × 106 | ||
| V9 Nalr | (5.5 ± 0.3) × 108 | BHI | (1.3 ± 0.1) × 105 |
| CMQ | (3.7 ± 0.5) × 103 |