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Colonization of surfaces by phenolic compounds utilizing microorganisms.

Masák J, Cejková A, Jirků V, Kotrba D, Hron P, Siglová M

Department of Fermentation Chemistry and Bioengineering, Institute of Chemical Technology, 16628 Prague 6, Czech Republic. Jan.Masak@vscht.cz

The aim of the present study is to determine optimal adhesive interaction of phenolic compounds utilizing Candida maltosa and Rhodococcus erythropolis when adhering to kaolin, silicone, synthetic foil (Steriking R40) and fluorinated silicones, comparing cell and support surface hydrophobicity. In parallel, the interfering effect of detergents was investigated. Data obtained show that the less hydrophobic supports display high initial cell adhesion when contacted with the cell type with a lower surface hydrophobicity (yeast cell) but most stable yeast biofilms are those formed on highly hydrophobic fluorinated silicones. On the other hand, support hydrophobicity has no effect on bacterial cell detachment; however, bacterial biofilms are denser when growing on more hydrophobic supports. Both detergents interfere (independently on the cell type) with the early and late phases of biofilm development.

Published 21 January 2005 in Environ Int, 31(2): 197-200.
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