[Two-dimensional diffusion method for determining antimicrobial agents (author's transl)]. 1979

M Takimoto, and H Yoshioka

Intending to improve the accuracy of determination of antibiotics, a two-dimensional diffusion method using large agar plate was introduced. Three antimicrobial agents, ampicillin, PC-904, and tobramycin, were used. Inhibition zones of B. subtilis on the agar plate were measured which were formed as a result of diffusion of these agents. The relationship between the concentration of antimicrobials and the size of inhibition zones was studied. Plotting the data-points on the graph, it was predicted that there might be a relationship of quadratic equation between the diameter of inhibition zone and the logarithm of concentration of the agents. On the other hand, mathematical considerations were taken to find out a physical principle or an equation which governs the diffusion of antibiotics in the agar. Assuming that antibiotics spreads in the agar after the principle of simple diffusion, an equation was lead which shows how the antibiotics distributes in the agar in relation to time. The equation was written as, (formula: see text) where, S is amount of antibiotics, D diffusion constant, r distance from the center of diffusion, t period during which the diffusion proceeds. As a result of the mathematical calculations mentioned, it was confirmed that the relation between the size of zones and the logarithm of concentration of antibiotics is described by a quadratic equation as predicted on the basis of experimental data.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D004058 Diffusion The tendency of a gas or solute to pass from a point of higher pressure or concentration to a point of lower pressure or concentration and to distribute itself throughout the available space. Diffusion, especially FACILITATED DIFFUSION, is a major mechanism of BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT. Diffusions
D000362 Agar A complex sulfated polymer of galactose units, extracted from Gelidium cartilagineum, Gracilaria confervoides, and related red algae. It is used as a gel in the preparation of solid culture media for microorganisms, as a bulk laxative, in making emulsions, and as a supporting medium for immunodiffusion and immunoelectrophoresis.
D000900 Anti-Bacterial Agents Substances that inhibit the growth or reproduction of BACTERIA. Anti-Bacterial Agent,Anti-Bacterial Compound,Anti-Mycobacterial Agent,Antibacterial Agent,Antibiotics,Antimycobacterial Agent,Bacteriocidal Agent,Bacteriocide,Anti-Bacterial Compounds,Anti-Mycobacterial Agents,Antibacterial Agents,Antibiotic,Antimycobacterial Agents,Bacteriocidal Agents,Bacteriocides,Agent, Anti-Bacterial,Agent, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agent, Antibacterial,Agent, Antimycobacterial,Agent, Bacteriocidal,Agents, Anti-Bacterial,Agents, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agents, Antibacterial,Agents, Antimycobacterial,Agents, Bacteriocidal,Anti Bacterial Agent,Anti Bacterial Agents,Anti Bacterial Compound,Anti Bacterial Compounds,Anti Mycobacterial Agent,Anti Mycobacterial Agents,Compound, Anti-Bacterial,Compounds, Anti-Bacterial
D001431 Bacteriological Techniques Techniques used in studying bacteria. Bacteriologic Technic,Bacteriologic Technics,Bacteriologic Techniques,Bacteriological Technique,Technic, Bacteriological,Technics, Bacteriological,Technique, Bacteriological,Techniques, Bacteriological,Bacteriologic Technique,Bacteriological Technic,Bacteriological Technics,Technic, Bacteriologic,Technics, Bacteriologic,Technique, Bacteriologic,Techniques, Bacteriologic
D001681 Biological Assay A method of measuring the effects of a biologically active substance using an intermediate in vivo or in vitro tissue or cell model under controlled conditions. It includes virulence studies in animal fetuses in utero, mouse convulsion bioassay of insulin, quantitation of tumor-initiator systems in mouse skin, calculation of potentiating effects of a hormonal factor in an isolated strip of contracting stomach muscle, etc. Bioassay,Assay, Biological,Assays, Biological,Biologic Assay,Biologic Assays,Assay, Biologic,Assays, Biologic,Bioassays,Biological Assays

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