Host Basics-Arthrobacter globiformis

Arthrobacter globiformis

A strain of bacteria that is commonly used as a host for phage isolation in SEA-PHAGES research.

Actinobacteria

A phylum of bacteria that Arthrobacter globiformis belongs to. Actinobacteria are known for their ability to breakdown various hydrocarbons.

Bioremediation

The process of using organisms, such as Arthrobacter species, to break down pollutants and remove them from the environment.

Penicillin derivatives

Compounds produced by Arthrobacter globiformis and its relatives that are similar in structure to penicillin, a widely used antibiotic.

Aspartic decarboxylase

An enzyme produced by Arthrobacter globiformis and its relatives that catalyzes the decarboxylation of aspartic acid.

Nutrient-rich media

Media that provides ample nutrients for the growth and division of Arthrobacter globiformis, such as PYCa media.

Bacterial lawn

A dense layer of bacterial cells grown on an agar plate, achieved by adding a large number of Arthrobacter globiformis cells.

Cycloheximide

An antifungal compound that can be added to growth media to prevent the growth of other microorganisms in Arthrobacter globiformis cultures.

Phage

Short for bacteriophage, a virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. Phages can be isolated from soil using Arthrobacter globiformis as a host.

Restriction enzymes

Enzymes, such as BamHI, ClaI, MseI, NspI, and SacII, that cut DNA at specific recognition sequences. These enzymes are used in molecular biology experiments.