How microorganisms use hydrophobicity and what does this mean for human needs?

• Published in: Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology Vol. 4; p. 112
• Main Authors: Krasowska, Anna, Sigler, Karel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2014
• Subjects: Adhesion; Adhesiveness; Bacteria - pathogenicity; Bacterial Adhesion; Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; bioremediation; cell surface; Fungi - pathogenicity; Fungi - physiology; Humans; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; hydrophobicity; Microbiology; pathogens; cell surface; bioremediation; hydrophobicity; adhesion; pathogens

Cell surface hydrophobicity (CSH) plays a crucial role in the attachment to, or detachment from the surfaces. The influence of CSH on adhesion of microorganisms to biotic and abiotic surfaces in medicine as well as in bioremediation and fermentation industry has both negative and positive aspects. H...