Mass cultivation of Tetrahymena thermophila yielding high cell densities and short generation times |
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Authors: | Thomas Kiy Arno Tiedtke |
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Affiliation: | (1) Institut für Allgemeine Zoologie und Genetik deer Universität Münster, Schlossplatz 5, W-4400 Münster, Federal Republic of Germany |
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Abstract: | Summary A cheap medium, composed of skimmed milk powder, yeast extract, and glucose, for mass cultivation of the protozoon Tetrahymena thermophila has been developed. Cell concentrations of 5 x 106 cells/ml and unprecedented short generation times of only 1.4 h were determined in batch cultures. During the exponential phase of growth, daughter cells initiated a new cell division even before the previous division had been completed, resulting in the formation of cell chains. Addition of glucose extended the stationary phase. Using a bench-top fermentor supplied with a digital control unit the utilization of nutrient components in batch culture was monitored. Milk protein and glucose were consumed completely, but lactose only partly.Correspondence to: A. Tiedtke |
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