Infographic: How to prevent mycoplasma contamination
Cell cultures are at high risk of mycoplasma contamination due to the bacteria's lack of a rigid cell wall, its small size and its varying shape. Once a cell culture has been infected, mycoplasma can induce apoptosis, alter gene expression, inhibit protein synthesis and produce toxic metabolites. It's important to avoid mycoplasma contamination by ensuring good cell-culture conditions and standardizing cleaning procedures. In this Infographic, we share five tips for preventing mycoplasma contamination in the lab. Illustration by Tobias Dumbraveanu. This feature was supported by Sartorius.
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