Crenarchaeal biofilm formation under extreme conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Biofilm formation has been studied in much detail for a variety of bacterial species, as it plays a major role in the pathogenicity of bacteria. However, only limited information is available for the development of archaeal communities that are frequently found in many natural environments.

Methodology

We have analyzed biofilm formation in three closely related hyperthermophilic crenarchaeotes: Sulfolobus acidocaldarius, S. solfataricus and S. tokodaii. We established a microtitre plate assay adapted to high temperatures to determine how pH and temperature influence biofilm formation in these organisms. Biofilm analysis by confocal laser scanning microscopy demonstrated that the three strains form very different communities ranging from simple carpet-like structur

SUBMITTER: Koerdt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2991349 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature