The Ames MPF Penta I assay comprises the histidine auxotrophic Salmonella tester strains TA98, TA100, TA1535, TA1537 and two tryptophan auxotrophic tester strains E.coli wp2 (E.coli wp2 [pKM101] and E.coli wp2 uvrA, combined exposure) as well as all media required to perform the assay. Kits including additional S9 and Positive Controls are also available.
The strains included in this kit meet the requirements of the OECD guideline 471 for testing chemicals.
Kit Contents
(depending on kit size)
1 or 10 Vials semisolid TA98
1 or 10 Vials semisolid TA100
1 or 10 Vials semisolid TA1535
1 or 10 Vials semisolid TA1537
1 or 10 Vials semisolid E.coli uvrA and E.coli pKM101
1 or 10 Vials Ampicillin
Growth -, Exposure - and Reversion Indicator Media
All media and strains provided are sufficient to analyze at least 1 or 10 compounds,
triplicates, 6 concentrations, negative and positive controls, /- S9
10 sample preps
5 x 480 Measuring Points: 10 Samples per Strain if tested in Triplicates, 6 Dilutions, /-
S9, Negative and Positive Controls
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