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Extensive reduction in cell viability and enhanced matrix production in Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 flow biofilms treated with D-amino acid mixture.
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PMID:  23220960     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 flow biofilms with D-amino acid mixture caused significant reductions in cell biomass by 75% and cell viability by 71%. No biofilm disassembly occurred and matrix production increased by 30% thereby providing a thick protective cover for remaining viable or persister cells.
Authors:
Zoe Sanchez; Akio Tani; Kazuhide Kimbara
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-12-7
Journal Detail:
Title:  Applied and environmental microbiology     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1098-5336     ISO Abbreviation:  Appl. Environ. Microbiol.     Publication Date:  2012 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-12-10     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7605801     Medline TA:  Appl Environ Microbiol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Shizuoka University, Hamamatsu 432-8561, Japan.
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