摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a culture medium for disperse mycobacteria comprising at least one detergent and an antifoam agent, whereby said antifoam agent is a member of the silicone family. In addition, the invention provides for methods for the activation of dipressed mycobacteria, for obtaining a standardized mycobyterial culture or for the production of (a), purified protein derivates(s) (PDD) which comprise the cultivation of mycobacteria in the active medium disclosed herein. Furthermore, the use of standardized mycobacterial cultures obtained by the method of the invention for the preparation of pharmaceutical or diagnostic compositions is described.</p> |