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Electron microscopy of Mycoplasma pneumoniae microcolonies grown on solid surfaces
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
|November 1, 1977
Summary
Mycoplasma pneumoniae CL-8 adhered and grew similarly on various surfaces. Thin Epon 812 pieces proved effective for culturing and examining microcolonies using transmission electron microscopy.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Biomaterials Science
Background:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a significant human pathogen.
- Understanding adherence and growth is crucial for developing effective treatments.
- Various surfaces can influence microbial behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the adherence and growth of Mycoplasma pneumoniae CL-8 on different substrates.
- To evaluate the suitability of various materials for Mycoplasma pneumoniae culture and microscopy.
Main Methods:
- Culturing Mycoplasma pneumoniae CL-8 on Epon 812, Formvar, carbon, and glass surfaces.
- Morphological examination of cells grown on these surfaces.
- Utilizing thin Epon 812 pieces for transmission electron microscopy of microcolonies.
Main Results:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae CL-8 exhibited similar cell morphology across all tested surfaces.
- Thin Epon 812 pieces supported the culturing of Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
- Transmission electron microscopy enabled detailed examination of microcolonies on Epon 812.
Conclusions:
- The choice of surface does not significantly alter Mycoplasma pneumoniae CL-8 cell morphology.
- Epon 812 is a suitable material for both culturing and ultrastructural analysis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae.