Anaerobic Basal Agar 500G

Anaerobic Basal Agar is used for the growth of anaerobic microorganisms, particularly Bacteroides species and other fastidious anaerobes. Anaerobic basal agar can be made selective for gram-negative anaerobes by the addition of Non- spore Anaerobic Supplement (FD001) and G.N. Spore Anaerobic Supplement (FD002). Hemin and Vitamin K in the medium serves as essential growth factors for Bacteroides species. Sodium succinate helps to improve the growth of Bacteroides species. Arginine and L-cysteine helps to revive and enhance the growth of certain anaerobes.Dithiothreitol serves as reducing agent.