Autor: |
Xiang Shang, Huihui Bai, Linyuan Fan, Xin Zhang, Xiaowen Zhao, Zhaohui Liu |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 14 (2024) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
2235-2988 |
DOI: |
10.3389/fcimb.2024.1387414 |
Popis: |
ObjectiveTo determine the optimum biofilm formation ratio of Gardnerella vaginalis (G. vaginalis) in a mixed culture with Escherichia coli (E. coli).MethodsG. vaginalis ATCC14018, E. coli ATCC25922, as well as five strains of G. vaginalis were selected from the vaginal sources of patients whose biofilm forming capacity was determined by the Crystal Violet method. The biofilm forming capacity of E. coli in anaerobic and non-anaerobic environments were compared using the identical assay. The Crystal Violet method was also used to determine the biofilm forming capacity of a co-culture of G. vaginalis and E. coli in different ratios. After Live/Dead staining, biofilm thickness was measured using confocal laser scanning microscopy, and biofilm morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy.ResultsThe biofilm forming capacity of E. coli under anaerobic environment was similar to that in a 5% CO2 environment. The biofilm forming capacity of G. vaginalis and E. coli was stronger at 106:105 CFU/mL than at other ratios (P |
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