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Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 Table of contents I. Description...................................................................................2 II. Principle.......................................................................................2 III. Kit Components............................................................................3 IV. Storage..........................................................................................4 V. Precautions for Operation.....................................................4 VI. Protocol............................................................................................4 VII. Application Example........................................................................8 VIII. References................................................................................12 IX. Related products...........................................................................12 http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 I. Description: In order to maintain consumer trust in the safety of food products, a high priority has been placed on assuring product quality at each step of the food supply process. PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) process is recognized as one of the more useful methods for such food-related quality control applications. PCR comprises a technique in which minute amounts of DNA can be used as a template for amplifying only the desired DNA fragments. A single cycle of this method comprises three incubation steps; DNA Thermal denaturation, primer annealing, and DNA polymerase chain reaction. Amplification by a factor of 1 million can be achieved in relatively short periods of time by repeating this process. The Bacteria Screening PCR kit is designed to use the 16S rRNA gene as a target and employs the ENT primer for detecting strains in the Enterobacteriaceae family, including E. coli and salmonella bacteria, and the BS primer for detecting genus Bacillus strains, including cereus bacteria, and genus Staphylococcus , including Staphylococcus aureus strains. (Table 1 lists the reactivity characteristics of the various bacterial groups tested.) When used in combination with an enrichment culture, the Bacteria Screening PCR Kit can be used to rapidly detect the presence of even minute numbers of bacteria in samples. II. Principle: The PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) process comprises the following three steps: 1. DNA denaturation step 2. Primer annealing step 3. Polymerase chain reaction extension step In vitro DNA amplification is achieved by repeating these steps (See figure below). This method makes it possible to amplify target DNA by a factor of 1 million in a period of several hours 1 Cycle Step 1 Step 2 Temperature (℃ ) ステップ1 ステップ 2 94 Step 3 ステップ 3 Denatruration 温 度 72 (℃) ステップ1∼4を 35 Cycles 25∼30回繰り返す ステップ Step 4 4 目的DNA断片を 106-fold amplification of target DNA fragment 10万倍に増幅 熱変性 相補鎖の合成 Synthesis of cDNA 55 プライマーの Primer アニーリング Annealing 22 1 Step1: Step2: Step3: Step4: TAKARA BIO INC. 2 3 Rime時間 (min.) (min) 4 5 Denature the target double-stranded DNA fragment in the reaction mixture containing primer, dNTP, and polymerase. Anneal primer to obtained single-stranded DNA. Synthesize cDNA with DNA polymerase. Return to Step 1 - to denature the amplified double-stranded DNA again to yield single-stranded DNA. http://www.takara-bio.com Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 Steps 1 to 4 are repeated as a single cycle. Note that the conditions that produce maximum amplification for a given DNA fragment will vary, and so must be set individually for each fragment. III. Kit Components (50 μ l x 50 reactions for ENT and BS primers): 1. 2X Premix Solution*1 2X conc.250 μ l X 10 tubes (100 reactions) 2. Primer Mix ENT 5 μ M each 125 μ l (50 reactions) 3. Primer Mix BS 5 μ M each 125 μ l (50 reactions) 4. Positive Control ENT 25 μ l (10 reactions) 5. Positive Control BS 25 μ l (10 reactions) 6. dH2O 1 ml X 3 tubes Ⓡ 2 7. 10% Chelex Solution* 12 ml - 2 vials *1 Contents of 2X Premix Solution TaKaRa Ex Taq TM HS : 0.1 units/ μ l Opitimized Buffer : 2X conc. (Mg2+ Concentration : 4 mM) dNTP Mixture : 0.4 mM each *2 Chelex Ⓡ is registered trademark of Bio-Rad Laboratories. Reagents and Instruments Required but Not Supplied in this product [Reagents] 1. Agarose L03 (TaKaRa Code 5003) or NuSieve Ⓡ 3:1 Agarose (Lonza Biosciences) 2. Electrophoresis buffer [TBE powder (TaKaRa Cat.# T905), etc.] 3. DNA size marker [ϕX174 Hae III digest (TaKaRa Cat.# 3405A/B), 100bp DNA Ladder (TaKaRa Cat.# 3407A/B), etc.] 4. Loading buffer [6X: 36% glycerol, 0.05% bromophenol blue, 30 mM EDTA, 0.05% xylene cyanol] (Note: Included with the item "3. DNA molecular marker" above.) 5. DNA Stain [SYBR Ⓡ Green I, GelStar Ⓡ Nucleic Acid Stain or ethidium bromide] [Instruments] 1. Thermal Cyclers [TaKaRa PCR Thermal Cycler Dice (TaKaRa Cat.# TP600/TP650)] 2. Electrophoresis apparatus 3. Power supply for electrophoresis apparatus 4. Ultraviolet transilluminator (capable of approximately 300 nm wavelength) 5. Instruments capable of photographing electrophoresis gel, such as Polaroid camera 6. Heating block (capable of heating up to 100℃ ) 7. Refrigerated centrifuge compatible with 1.5 ml tubes [Other Items] 1. 0.2 ml PCR tubes [TaKaRa Micro PCR tube (TaKaRa Cat.# 9047)] 2. Micropippettes 3. Tips for micropipettes (with hydrophobic filter) 4. Polaroid film 5. Tray for staining agarose gel (Be sure to use polypropylene trays when utilizing SYBR Ⓡ Green I and GelStar Ⓡ ) http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. Bacteria Screening PCR Kit IV. Storage: Cat.# RR114A v.0703 The 10% Chelex Ⓡ solution would be transported at room temperature but must be stored at 4℃ . All other components must be both transported and stored at -20℃ . V. Precautions for Operation: The "2X Premix Solution" contains enzymes, so intensive mixing procedures should be avoided. Repeated freezing and thawing will also result in deterioration of active elements. It is advisable to thaw only the required number of tubes of solution, to dispense 25- μ l portions into the designated PCR tubes and to store these at -20℃ . VI. Protocol: 1. Preparation of PCR Sample Solutions A. DNA Extraction (In the case when large amount of bacteria can be prepared.) 1) Take 20 to 100 μ l of bacterial culture media that has been incubated overnight in BHI medium*, SCD medium** or another suitable medium and centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (13,000 X g) for 3 to 5 minutes. (Use of 1.5 ml micro test tube with screw cap is recommended.) [In cases where higher sensitivity is required, wash and suspend the separated bacteria in 1 ml of distilled water or TE buffer (10 mM Tris HCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, pH 8.0), then centrifuge again.] 2) Once the bacteria have been separated, add a volume of pre-mixed 10% Chelex Solution equivalent to 2 to 10 times the volume of the separated bacteria (typically 50 to 200 μ l) using a truncated tip (end of the truncated tip should be sterilized) to suspend the bacteria. 3) Heat the suspended bacteria solution at 99℃ for 5 minutes then quickly cool by placing on ice for 1 minute or more. 4) Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for 1 minute. 5) Use the centrifuged supernatant as the DNA sample solution for PCR. B. Preparation of heat-extracted sample directly from bacteria 1) Extract a minute quantity of the bacteria from the colony and suspended in a 50 to 200 μ l volume of 10 % Chelex Ⓡ solution. (Use of 1.5 ml micro test tube with screw cap is recommended.) 2) Heat the suspended bacteria solution at 99℃ for 5 minutes then quickly cool by placing on ice for 1 minute or more. 3) Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for 1 minute. 4) Use the centrifuged supernatant as the DNA Sample Solution for PCR. C. Preparation of sample from Food Sample combined with culture technique 1) Dilute the sample to be tested (food sample) by 5 to 20 times in BHI medium*, SCD medium** or another suitable medium, and crush using a bacteriological examination homogenizer (Stomacher, etc.). Allow to set for between 4 and 7 minutes or culture with agitation. 2) Centrifuge 1.3 ml of the culture solution at 1,000 rpm (approximately 100 X g) for 1 minute. Then centrifuge 1.0 to 1.2 ml of the supernatant at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for 3 minutes. TAKARA BIO INC. http://www.takara-bio.com Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 3) Add 200 μ l of 10 % Chelex Ⓡ solution to the pellet and heat at 99℃ for 5 minutes then quickly cool by placing on ice for 1 minute or more. 4) Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for 1 minute. 5) Use the centrifuged supernatant as the DNA Sample Solution for PCR. In cases where the greater sensitivity is required, use the procedures described in either [Option 1] or [Option 2] below. Options for Preparation of Bacterial DNA [Option 1] (Use of 1.5 ml micro test tube with screw cap is recommended.) 1) Wash the pellet containing the separated bacteria (see step 2 in section C above) using sterilized water and TE buffer (10 mM Tris-HCl, 0.1 mM EDTA, pH 8.0) then suspend in a 200 μ l volume of Chelex Ⓡ solution. 2) Heat at 99℃ for a period of 5 minutes then quickly cool by placing on ice for 1 minute or more. 3) Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for one minute. 4) Use the centrifuged supernatant as the DNA Sample Solution for PCR. [Option 2] (Use of 1.5 ml micro test tube with screw cap is recommended.) 1) Suspend the pellet containing the centrifuged bacteria (see step 2 in section C above) in 100 μ l of acromopeptidase*** (250 U/ml, in TE buffer) and incubate for 10 to 15 minutes at 37℃ to 55℃ . (This enables enzymes to break down the cell walls of grampositive Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This, in turn, increases the volume of recoverable DNA. Although this process is not required for Enterobacteriaceae and Vibrionaceae families of bacteria, it has no adverse effects on their detection sensitivity.) 2) Add a 100 μ l volume of Chelex Ⓡ solution and heat at 99℃ for 5 minutes then quickly cool by placing on ice for 1 minute or more. 3) Centrifuge at 12,000 rpm (approx. 13,000 X g) for 1 minute. 4) Use the centrifuged supernatant as the DNA Sample Solution for the PCR. Note 1: Some processed foods (particularly heavily spiced ones) may disturb the effectiveness of PCR. In that case, additional DNA exaction methods, such as the GENERATION Capture Column Kit (Gentra Systems) and DNeasy Plant Kit (QIAGEN) may be required. Note 2: With food products containing high volumes of dead bacteria, there are cases where dead bacteria will be detected, even when combinations of culture techniques are applied. Note 3: The BS primer may react with other bacillus types, such as those found in fermented food products. Note 4: In some cases, Vibionaceae family bacteria may not grow very well in BHI* and SCD** medium. * BHI medium: Brain heart infusion broth ** SCD medium: Tripto soya broth *** Acromopeptidase: Acromopeptidase (TBL-1) and less-refined products http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 2. Preparation of PCR Reaction Mixture The following reaction solutions are mixed together on ice in a 0.2 ml PCR tube. Solution volume 2X Premix Solution 25.0 μ l Primer Mix ENT or BS (5 μ M each) 2.5 μ l DNA Sample Solution* 2.5 μ l** dH2O up to 50.0 μ l Final conc. 1X 0.25 μ M each * A mixture containing dH2O instead of DNA sample solution is used for PCR as a negative control. The positive control mixture is created by adding 2.5 μ l of positive control ENT or BS. ** DNA sample solution can be added in volumes up to 5 μ l. Exceeding this volume may result in inhibited reactions. 3. PCR Conditions Ensure that the reaction tube cap is firmly tightened, and then load the tube correctly into the Thermal Cycler unit and perform reactions according to the following specifications. 95℃ 95℃ 59℃ 72℃ 72℃ 4℃ 60 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 sec 30 cycles* 60 sec *Perform reactions with 30 cycles. Conducting reactions with an excessive number of cycles can result in secondary amplification products from Taq polymerase. 4. Preparation of Agarose Gel 1) Dispense electrophoresis buffer into a triangular flask, and then add 1.8% (W/V) Agarose L03 or 3% NuSieve Ⓡ 3:1 Agarose gradually as the flask contents are mixed. 2) Heat the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes in a microwave. Remove and mix thoroughly to ensure that the mixture has dissolved uniformly. If not, heat and mix again. 3) Prepare the gel tray. 4) Once the agarose gel cools (to 50 to 60℃ ), pour into the tray, insert the comb to create slots for applying samples and allow gel to set at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. (When Pre-Staining Using Ethidium Bromide) After the agarose gel cools (to 50 to 60℃ ), add ethidium bromide solution to a final concentration of 0.5 μ g/ml. Mix thoroughly and pour into the gel tray. Allow gel to set at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes. TAKARA BIO INC. http://www.takara-bio.com Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 5) After the gel has set, place it in an electrophoresis vat and add electrophoresis buffer to until the gel is completely immersed. 6) Gently remove the comb, taking care not to break the gel. 5. Electrophoresis 1) Connect the electrophoresis apparatus, taking care to connect the anode and cathcde poles correctly. (Note: DNA amplified by PCR are negatively charged and will move from cathode to anode.) 2) Add 1.0 μ l of 6X loading buffer to the 2 to 5 μ l quantities of PCR reactant and mix. Gently dispense into the lanes in the gel using micropippettes. (Dispense appropriate amounts of DNA marker into the lanes at both ends.) 3) Apply fixed voltage of 50 to 150 V and perform electrophoresis. 6. Checking Stain Bands (only step 3) required for ethidium bromide pre-staining 1) Create 1 μ g/ml ethidium bromide solution, SYBR Ⓡ Green I solution or GelStar Ⓡ *(diluted by a factor of 10,000 using TBE buffer or electrophoresis buffer) in sufficient quantity to completely immerse the gel and dispense into the agarose staining tray. 2) Place the gel on which electrophoresis has been performed into the tray and allow to set for 20 to 30 minutes. 3) Move the gel to the ultraviolet transilluminator, take photographs as required and compare the lanes containing sample solutions with those containing DNA markers to confirm the presence and size of nucleotide bands. * Make sure to use the designated filter when using SYBR Ⓡ Green I or GelStar Ⓡ . Precautions for operation Always ensure to use gloves to avoid any contact when working with ethidium bromide, SYBR Ⓡ Green I, GelStar Ⓡ or handling gel stained with DNA stains. 7. Assessing Results A band of approximately 420 bp (419 to 425 bp; 424 bp with E. coli ) can be detected with ENT primer when the PCR sample contains Enterobacteriaceae family strains, including E. coli and salmonella bacteria. A band of approximately 380 bp (380 to 382 bp; 381 bp with Bacillus cereus ) can be detected when using BS primer when the PCR sample contains genus Bacillus strains, including Bacillus cereus , or genus Staphylococcus strains, including Staphylococcus aureus. (For lists of bacilli detected using the ENT and BS primers, refer to Lists of Applied Data 1 and 2 in section VII.) A band of 424 bp can be detected by the ENT primer when using the Positive Control ENT. A band of 381 bp can be detected by the BS primer when using the Positive Control BS. http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Sample electrophoresis results Band of approx. 420 bp detected by ENT Primer Band of approx. 380 bp detected by BS Primer ENT Primer failed to detect any bands BS Primer failed to detect and bands No band detected in Negative Control lane 420-bp or 380-bp band detected in Negative Control lane Cat.# RR114A v.0703 Assesment PCR sample contains Enterobacteriaceae family strains, such as E.coli or salmonella bacteria. PCR sample contains genus Bacillus strains, such as Bacillus cereus, or genus Staphylococcus strains, such as Staphylococcus aureus. Enterobacteriaceae family strains in the PCR sample are below the detection limit when 424-bp band is detected in Positive Control ENT lane. If 424-bp band is not appeared in the Positive Control ENT lane, something may be wrong with PCR detection. Retry PCR detection. Genus Bacillus strains or genus Staphylococcus strains in PCR sample are beyond the detectable range when 381-bp band is detected in Positive Control BS lane.* If 381-bp band not detected in the Positive Control BS lane, something may be wrong with PCR detection. Retry PCR detection. Indicates no contamination. Indicates possibility of contamination. Perform decontamination of reaction solution mixing area and equipment used. Retry PCR detection. * To improve sensitivity, use the techniques described in options 1 and 2 of the section "1. Preparation of PCR Sample Solutions" as necessary. VII. Application Example: Studies of Specificity of Primers ENT and BS to various bacteria [Methods] PCR detection was performed with both the ENT and BS primers using 50 pg of genomic DNA (equivalent to approxi mately 104 copies) as a template. PCR Conditions: 95℃60 sec 95℃30 sec 59℃30 sec 72℃30 sec 30 cycles* 72℃60 sec 4℃ Agarose electrophoresis analysis was performed on 2 μ l volumes of reaction solution after PCR reaction. [Result] Figure 1 shows sample results obtained from agarose gel electrophoresis analysis. Table 1 shows the reaction characteristics expressed as positive or negative (+, -). (Primer ENT was used for reactions involving Enterobacteriaceae (excluding Proteus mirabilis) and Vibrionaceae family strains of bacteria. Primer BS was used for reactions involving genus Bacillus , genus Staphylococcus and genus Aerococcus bacteria.) TAKARA BIO INC. http://www.takara-bio.com Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 Fig. 1 PCR Reaction Results for ENT and BS Primers (Electrophoresis) Lane 1: ϕX174 Hae III digest Marker Lane 14: Campylobacter coli DNA Lane 2: Negative Control (No Template DNA) Lane 15: Flavobacterium johnsoniae DNA Lane 3: Serratia ficaria DNA Lane 16: Streptococcus mutans DNA Lane 4: Klebsiella pneumoniae DNA Lane 17: Staphylococcus epidermides DNA Lane 5: Salmonella enteritidis DNA Lane 18: Staphylococcus aureus DNA Lane 6: Escherichia coli DNA Lane 19: Bacillus subtilis DNA Lane 7: Citrobacter freundii DNA Lane 20: Bacillus megaterium DNA Lane 8: Yersinia enterocolitica DNA Lane 21: Bacillus cereus DNA Lane 9: Vibrio vulnificus DNA Lane 22: Aerococcus viridans DNA Lane 10:Photobacterium leiognathi DNA Lane 23: Enterococcus faecalis DNA Lane 11:Aeromonas hydrophila DNA Lane 24: Lactobacillus casei DNA Lane 12:Pseudomonas aeruginosa DNA Lane 25: ϕX174 Hae III digest Marker Lane 13:Alcaligenes faecalis DNA (1) ENT Primer Results (2)BS Primer Results http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 Table 1 Assayed Bacteria and Reaction Characteristics Family Rhizobiaceae Alcaligenaceae Neisseriaceae Xanthomonadaceae Legionellaceae Pseudomonadaceae Moraxellaceae Vibrionaceae Enterobacteriaceae Pasteurellaceae Campylobacteraceae Helicobacteraceae Clostridiaceae Eubacteriaceae Acidaminococcaceae Bacillaceae Genus, Species Agrobacterium radiobacte Alcaligenes faecalis Chromobacterium violaceum Neisseria meningitides Xanthomonas maltophilia Legionella pneumophila Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas fluorescens Moraxella antipestifer Acinetobacter baumannii Vibrio vulnificus Vibrio parahaemolyticus Photobacterium leiognathi Aeromonas hydrophila (1) Enterobacter agglomerans Enterobacter cloacae Citrobacter freundii Escherichia coli Escherichia coli JM109 Escherichia coli HB101 Escherichia coli 0157:H7 Hafnia alvei Klebsiella pneumoniae Plesiomonas shigelloides Proteus mirabilis Salmonella typhimurium Salmonella typhimurium Salmonella enteritidis Serratia ficaria Serratia marcescens Shigella flexneri Yersinia enterocolitica Haemophilus influenzae Campylobacter coli Helicobacter pylori Clostridium perfringens Eubacterium alactolyticum (4) Veillonella alcalescens Bacillus cereus Bacillus cereus Bacillus thuringiensis Bacillus licheniformis Bacillus megaterium 10 TAKARA BIO INC. Source of strains ATCC 19358T T JCM 1474 JCM 1249T ATCC 13077T JCM 1975T JCM 7571T ATCC 27843T T JCM 5963 JCM 9532T JCM 6841T JCM 3725T ATCC 17802T T ATCC 25521 ATCC 7966T JCM 1236T JCM 1232T JCM 1657T JCM 1649T (2) (2) (3) JCM 1666T JCM 1662T ATCC 14029T JCM 1669T IFo 13245 IFo 14211 IFo 3313 JCM 1241T JCM 1239T ATCC 29903T ATCC 9610T ATCC 33391T ATCC 33559T ATCC 43504T JCM 1290T JCM 6480T ATCC 27215 IFo 15305T ATCC 11950 ATCC 10792T JCM 2505T JCM 2506T ENT BS - - - - - - - - - - + + + + + + + + + + + + + + - + + + + + + + - - - - - - - - - - - + + + + +/- http://www.takara-bio.com Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 (Continued) Family Genus, Species Source of strains ENT BS Listeriaceae Staphylococcaceae Lactobacillaceae Aerococcaceae Enterococcaceae Streptococcaceae Coriobacteriaceae Actinomycetaceae Micrococcaceae Microbacteriaceae Corynebacteriaceae Propionibacteriaceae Bifidobacteriaceae Bacteroidaceae Porphyromonadaceae Prevotellaceae Flavobacteriaceae Flexibacteraceae Fusobacteriaceae Bacillus pumilus Bacillus subtilis Listeria grayi Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus aureus Staphylococcus epidermides Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus gasseri Lactobacillus bulgaricus Aerococcus sp. Aerococcus viridans Enterococcus faecalis Streptococcus mutans Streptococcus salivarius Streptococcus agalactiae Collinsella aerofaciens Actinomyces naeslundii Micrococcus luteus Microbacterium lacticum Corynebacterium kutscheri Corynebacterium xerosis Propionibacterium acnes Bifidobacterium longum Bifidobacterium adolescentis Bacteroides vulgatus Porphyromonas gingivalis Prevotella intermedia Flavobacterium johnsoniae Cytophaga arvensicola Fusobacterium nucleatum JCM 2508T IFo 13719T ATCC 19120T IFo 3060 JCM 2874 JCM 2414T JCM 1134T JCM 1131T JCM 1002T MRA1(5) IFo 12219T MRA2(5) JCM 5705T JCM 5707T JCM 5671T JCM 10188T JCM 8349T JCM 1464T JCM 1379 JCM 9385T JCM 1971T JCM 6425T JCM 1217T JCM 1275T JCM 5826T ATCC 33277T ATCC 25611T JCM 8514T JCM 2836T ATCC 25586T - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + + +/+ + + + + - - Assessment Results + : PCR amplified material detected. +/- : Minute quantities of PCR amplified materials detected. - : PCR amplified material not detected. Note: (1) While the genus Aeromonas currently belongs to the Vibrionaceae family, there is currently some discussion on reclassifying it as a member of the Aeromonadaceae family. (Refer to TAXONOMIC OUTLINE OF THE PROCARYOTE GENERA BERGEY'S MANUAL OF SYSTEMATIC BACTERIOLOGY, SECOND EDITION Release 1.0, April 2001) (2) Commercially Available Strains for Research (3) DNA purchased from Nissui Co., Ltd. (Japan), which is a mixture of ATCC 43889 and ATCC 43890. (4) Reclassified as Pseudoramibacter alactolyticym. Clin Infect Dis 1997 Sep;25 Suppl 2:S78-87 (5) MRA1and MRA2 is isolated and identified by Nisshin Foods. http://www.takara-bio.com TAKARA BIO INC. 11 Bacteria Screening PCR Kit Cat.# RR114A v.0703 VIII. References: Rupf, S., Merte, K. and Eschrich, K. (1999) J. Dent. Res ., 78, 850-856. Wang, R.-F., Cao, W.-W. and Cerriglia, C.E. (1997) J. Appl. Microbiol., 83, 727-736. IX. 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