摘要 |
Media for growth enhancement and resuscitation of mycobacteria (such as <i>Mycobacterian tuberculosis, Mycobacterium paratuberculosis</i>, and <i>Mycobacterium leprae</i>) are provided. The media comprise isolated cell extract, early-stationary-phase or stationary phase supernatant, or a substantially purified component thereof such as a protein, a peptide fragment of the protein, or a phospholipid. The protein is Rv1147c and the phospholipid or a component of a phospholipid. Diagnostic methods and kits utilizing the media are also provided, as well as treatment methods utilizing spent culture supernatant and cell extracts, or components thereof.
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