Selective isolation of bacteria for metagenomic analysis: impact of membrane characteristics on bacterial filterability

CF Nnadozie, J Lin, R Govinden - Biotechnology Progress, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
For indirect DNA extraction for metagenomics studies, bacterial cells can be effectively
separated from sample debris by using a simple size exclusion technique, such as filtration …

Use of Hydrogenophaga pseudoflava Penetration To Quantitatively Assess the Impact of Filtration Parameters for 0.2-Micrometer-Pore-Size Filters

A Lee, J McVey, P Faustino, S Lute… - Applied and …, 2010 - Am Soc Microbiol
Filters rated as having a 0.2-μm pore size (0.2-μm-rated filters) are used in laboratory and
manufacturing settings for diverse applications of bacterial and particle removal from …

Validation of a microbiological method using Acholeplasma laidlawii for assessing performance of microporous membranes for mycoplasma clearance

K Cronholm, S Bates, N Nguyen, A Leahy… - PDA Journal of …, 2009 - journal.pda.org
While no recognized industry standard currently exists for mycoplasma clearance testing of
membrane filters, several methods have been used by membrane manufacturers and …

The importance of accurate microorganism identification in microbial challenge tests of membrane filters—Part I

I Kaesler, G Haake, H Hennig… - PDA Journal of …, 2011 - journal.pda.org
Microbial challenge testing is a common procedure to determine the retention efficiency,
performance, and validity of a sterilizing-grade filter. The ASTM 838-05 standard describes a …

The importance of accurate microorganism identification in microbial challenge tests of membrane filters. Part II. The comparison of Hydrogenophaga pseudoflava …

G Haake, I Kaesler-Neumann, H Hennig… - PDA Journal of …, 2012 - journal.pda.org
The ASTM 838-05 standard describes a bacteria challenge test procedure based on
Brevundimonas diminuta (ATCC 19146) to verify a 0.2 μm rated sterilizing-grade filter. For …

Sterility test and procedures

L Jimenez - Microbial contamination control in the pharmaceutical …, 2004 - taylorfrancis.com
Introducing microorganisms by a contaminated pharmaceutical product parenterally or
through broken skin into the body cavities can result into disease and mortality …