Integration host factor is important for biofilm formation by Salmonella enterica Enteritidis
Pathog. Dis.
; 75(6)2017.
Article
in English
| Sec. Est. Saúde SP, SESSP-IBPROD, Sec. Est. Saúde SP
| ID: but-ib15097
Responsible library:
BR78.1
Localization: BR78.1
ABSTRACT
Salmonella enterica Enteritidis forms biofilms and survives in agricultural environments, infecting poultry and eggs. Bacteria in biofilms are difficult to eradicate compared to planktonic cells, causing serious problems in industry and public health. In this study, we evaluated the role of ihfA and ihfB in biofilm formation by S. enterica Enteritidis by employing different microbiology techniques. Our data indicate that ihf mutant strains are impaired in biofilm formation, showing a reduction in matrix formation and a decrease in viability and metabolic activity. Phenotypic analysis also showed that deletion of ihf causes a deficiency in curli fimbriae expression, cellulose production and pellicle formation. These results show that integration host factor has an important regulatory role in biofilm formation by S. enterica Enteritidis.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
National databases
/
Brazil
Database:
Sec. Est. Saúde SP
/
SESSP-IBPROD
Language:
English
Journal:
Pathog. Dis.
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article