The benefits of applying a low sedimental fluid shear environment to manipulate microorganisms were examined. Microorganisms obtained from a low sedimental fluid shear culture, which exhibit modified phenotypic and molecular genetic characteristics, are useful for the development of novel and improved diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccines, and bio-industrial products. Furthermore, application of low sedimental fluid conditions to microorganisms permits identification of molecules uniquely expressed under these conditions, providing a basis for the design of new therapeutic targets.

This work was done by C. Mark Ott of Johnson Space Center; Cheryl A. Nickerson, James W. Wilson, and Shameema Sarker of Arizona State University; Eric A. Nauman of Purdue University; Michael J. Schurr of the University of Colorado Health Science Center; and Mayra A. Nelman-Gonzalez of Wyle Laboratories. For further information, see http://www.wipo.int/pctdb/en/wo.jsp?WO=  2009036036

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