Genetic adaptation of Streptococcus mutans during biofilm formation on different types of surfaces.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adhesion and successful colonization of bacteria onto solid surfaces play a key role in biofilm formation. The initial adhesion and the colonization of bacteria may differ between the various types of surfaces found in oral cavity. Therefore, it is conceivable that diverse biofilms are developed on those various surfaces. The aim of the study was to investigate the molecular modifications occurring during in vitro biofilm development of Streptococcus mutans UA159 on several different dental surfaces.

Results

Growth analysis of the immobilized bacterial populations generated on the different surfaces shows that the bacteria constructed a more confluent and thick biofilms on a hydroxyapatite surface compared to the other tested surfaces. Using DNA-microarray technol

SUBMITTER: Shemesh M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2838874 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature