Methanosarcina barkeri Schnellen (ATCC BAA-2329)Deposited As Methanosarcina barkeri Schnellen
Strain Designations Fusaro
Isolation Lake mud, Italy
Biosafety Level 1
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Product Format frozen
Storage Conditions Frozen: -80°C or colder
Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C
Live Culture: See Propagation SectionMedium ATCC Medium 2467: MS - OCM Base Medium
Growth Conditions Temperature: 30°C
Atmosphere: Anaerobic gas mixture, 80% H2 - 20% CO2 (5 PSI)
Name of Depositor H. Hippe, DSMZ
Chain of Custody ATCC <-- DSMZ
Isolation Lake mud, Italy
References
Kandler O, Hippe H. Lack of peptidoglycan in the cell walls of Methanosarcina barkeri. Arch. Microbiol. 113: 57-60, 1977. PubMed: 889387
Hippe H, et al. Utilization of trimethylamine and other N-methyl compounds for growth and methane formation by Methanosarcina barkeri. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 76: 494-498. 1979. PubMed: 284366