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Title
Decrease of virulence for BALB/c mice produced by continuous subculturing of Nocardia brasiliensis.
Abstract
The article discusses a study which investigated the effect of continuous subculturing of Nocardia brasiliensis HUJEG-1 on virulence in a murine model. As part of the study, Nocardia brasiliensis HUJEG-1 was subcultured up to 130 times on brain heart infusion over four years. The study concluded that after 130 in vitro passages of N. brasiliensis HUJEG-1 a severe decrease in its virulence was observed.