Adherence of Helicobacter pylori to abiotic surfaces is influenced by serum.

ABSTRACT: Helicobacter pylori bacteria cultured in a chemically defined medium without serum readily adhere to a variety of abiotic surfaces. Growth produces microcolonies that spread to cover the entire surface, along with a planktonic subpopulation. Serum inhibits adherence. Initial attachment is protein mediated, but other molecules are responsible for more permanent attachment.

SUBMITTER: Williams JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2258569 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature