Surface Aggregation ofCandida albicanson Glass in the Absence and Presence of AdheringStreptococcus gordoniiin a Parallel-Plate Flow Chamber: A Surface Thermodynamical Analysis Based on Acid–Base Interactions

Millsap, Kevin W.; Bos, R.; Busscher, Henk J.; Mei, Henny C. van der

doi:10.1006/jcis.1998.6054

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“…In this regard, Busscher et al ( 57 ) investigated the ability of C. albicans and Candida tropicalis to form biofilms on silicone rubber voice prostheses with or without a salivary conditioning film in a parallel-plate flow chamber, and showed that biofilms formed under flow in the presence of salivary film tended to detach faster than those formed directly on the substrate. Other investigators used the parallel-plate flow chamber to evaluate formation of Candida -bacteria mixed biofilms on glass ( 58 , 59 ) and acrylic ( 60 ). Zimmermann et al ( 61 ) used the continuous flow culture to show that when tested under anaerobic conditions, fluconazole and voriconazole exhibit cidal activity, while under aerobic conditions, these agents were static against Candida biofilms.…”

Section: Factors Influencing Biofilm Formation and Architecturementioning

confidence: 99%

Candida Biofilms: Development, Architecture, and Resistance

2015

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Intravascular device–related infections are often associated with biofilms (microbial communities encased within a polysaccharide-rich extracellular matrix) formed by pathogens on the surfaces of these devices. Candida species are the most common fungi isolated from catheter-, denture-, and voice prosthesis–associated infections and also are commonly isolated from contact lens–related infections (e.g., fungal keratitis). These biofilms exhibit decreased susceptibility to most antimicrobial agents, which contributes to the persistence of infection. Recent technological advances have facilitated the development of novel approaches to investigate the formation of biofilms and identify specific markers for biofilms. These studies have provided extensive knowledge of the effect of different variables, including growth time, nutrients, and physiological conditions, on biofilm formation, morphology, and architecture. In this article, we will focus on fungal biofilms (mainly Candida biofilms) and provide an update on the development, architecture, and resistance mechanisms of biofilms.

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Candida Biofilms: Development, Architecture, and Resistance

2015

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“…Only a few studies have attempted to study candidal adhesion to synthetic substrata under conditions of flow. These have shown that there are significant differences in the adhesion of Candida to the same substrata when the assays are performed under static and flow conditions (8,54). To date, only one study has attempted to examine the adhesion of Candida to endothelium under conditions of flow (29).…”

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Candida albicans -Endothelial Cell Interactions: a Key Step in the Pathogenesis of Systemic Candidiasis

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“…These relative measurements of adhesion have been compared with other surface properties such as hydrophobicity and electrophoretic measurements (11)(12)(13). Microbial adhesion has also been measured using the relationship between applied shear and attached cell fraction (8,12,14,15).…”

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“…In addition, modern implant techniques are permitting yeasts to establish infections in locations previously restricted. The recognition of coadhesion between yeasts and bacteria as an important factor in biofilm formation has also stimulated the interest in yeast cell adhesion (11,29).…”

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