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Mueller-Hinton Broth
Mueller Hinton Broth is a non-selective medium for the culture of a large number of microorganisms of varied origins, as well as for determining minimal inhibitory concentrations by the dilution method.
Available as dehydrated medium: 500 g bottle.
In compliance with regulatory requirements, a USDA permit (VS 16-3) is mandatory for shipments from Canada to the USA due to the inclusion of peptone, an animal byproduct.
The choice of ingredients is determined in order to obtain a very small quantity of thymine and thymidine, substances known to inhibit antibacterial activity of trimethoprim, a very small quantity of para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) and its structural analogues, which antagonize the activity of sulfonamides.
Beef infusion and acid hydrolysate of casein are sources of amino acids and other nitrogenous substances favoring the growth of microorganisms.
Starch acts as a detoxifying agent.
