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indole [′in‚dōl] Also known as 2,3-benzopyrrole. (biochemistry) C6H4-(CHNH)CH A decomposition product of tryptophan formed in the intestine during putrefaction and by certain cultures of bacteria. (organic chemistry) Carcinogenic, white to yellowish scales with unpleasant aroma; soluble in alcohol, ether, hot water, and fixed oils; melt at 52°C; used as a chemical reagent and in perfumery and medicine. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Because of this unusual phenotype, the standard identification procedure (Gram staining, oxidase, indol, methyl red, citrate, and Vogues-Proskauer) (6) was confirmed by partial sequencing of the ribosomal 16S rRNA gene (data not shown) (7). coli identification, positive tubes of BGLB were streaked onto eosin methylene blue (EMB) agar, two to three colonies per sample were tested for indol production in tryptose broth and for lactose fermentation in lactose broth (both after incubation at 44[+ or -] 0. On arrival, all isolates were purified and confirmed to be Salmonella on the basis of reactions on triple sugar iron agar and lysine indol motility agar. |
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