Effects of different osmolarities on bacterial biofilm formation

Kavamura, Vanessa Nessner; Melo, Itamar Soares de

Kavamura, Vanessa Nessner; Melo, Itamar Soares de.

Kavamura, Vanessa Nessner; Embrapa Meio Ambiente. Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental. Jaguariúna. BR
Melo, Itamar Soares de; Embrapa Meio Ambiente. Laboratório de Microbiologia Ambiental. Jaguariúna. BR

Braz. j. microbiol ; 45(2): 627-631, Apr.-June 2014. ilus, graf, tab

Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-723127

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Biofilm formation depends on several factors. The influence of different osmolarities on bacterial biofilm formation was studied. Two strains (Enterobacter sp. and Stenotrophomonas sp.) exhibited the most remarkable alterations. Biofilm formation is an important trait and its use has been associated to the protection of organisms against environmental stresses.

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Biofilms/drug effects; Enterobacter/drug effects; Enterobacter/physiology; Stenotrophomonas/drug effects; Stenotrophomonas/physiology; Osmolar Concentration; Sodium Chloride/metabolism; Sorbitol/metabolism

Bacteria; Biofilm formation; D-sorbitol; NaCl

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Biofilms / Stenotrophomonas / Enterobacter Language: English Journal: Braz. j. microbiol Journal subject: Microbiology Year: 2014 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Embrapa Meio Ambiente/BR

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