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Unusual properties of the nanobacteria
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.05–0.5 μm |
| Filterability | 0.1 μm in high yield |
| Mineral formation | Biogenic apatite formation |
| Doubling time | ≈3 days |
| Heat resistance | 90°C, 1 h |
| Culturability | Mammalian cell culture medium with/without cells |
| γ-irradiation resistance | 1.5 megarads |
| Antibiotic sensitivity | Resistant to penicillins and aminoglycosides |
| Diagnosis | Standard sterility detection methods fail |
Data are from Kajander et al. (3).
