{"product_id":"lmx-broth-modified","title":"LMX Broth, Modified | Selective Medium for Coliform \u0026 E. coli Detection","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eLMX Broth, Modified\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eChromogenic \u0026amp; Fluorogenic Medium for Coliform and \u003cem data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"531\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e Detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e AS-1277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eLMX Broth, Modified is a selective and differential liquid culture medium designed for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"773\"\u003esimultaneous detection and differentiation of total coliforms and \u003cem data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eEscherichia coli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in water, food, beverage, and environmental samples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eBased on the original formulation developed by Kneifel and Manafi and later refined by Manafi and Ossmer, the modified formulation improves \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003esensitivity, specificity, and ease of interpretation\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing reliable detection of coliforms and \u003cem data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e within a single incubation step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThe medium incorporates both \u003cstrong data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003echromogenic and fluorogenic substrates\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling clear visual results and rapid confirmation using UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eSimultaneous detection of total coliforms and \u003cem data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eChromogenic and fluorogenic system for clear result interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eBlue-green colour change indicates coliform growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eBlue fluorescence under UV light (365 nm) confirms \u003cem data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1543\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eOptimised formulation with enzyme substrates, tryptophan, and IPTG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eSuitable for routine water, food, beverage, and environmental testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003ePrinciple of the Medium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eLMX Broth, Modified combines selective agents and indicator substrates to support target organism growth while suppressing non-target flora:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003ePhosphate buffers\u003c\/strong\u003e maintain optimal pH and support coliform growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eLauryl sulfate\u003c\/strong\u003e inhibits Gram-positive bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eX-GAL (chromogenic substrate):\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a blue-green colour in the presence of coliform β-galactosidase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eMUG (fluorogenic substrate):\u003c\/strong\u003e yields blue fluorescence under UV light when hydrolysed by \u003cem data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003eE. coli\u003c\/em\u003e β-glucuronidase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eTryptophan and IPTG:\u003c\/strong\u003e enhance enzyme induction and detection sensitivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"2318\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003eWater Microbiology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eDrinking water and wastewater testing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eSurface and recreational water monitoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eFood \u0026amp; 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