| Literature DB >> 23204419 |
María-Carmen Muñoz-Egea1, María García-Pedrazuela, Ignacio Mahillo, María Jesús García, Jaime Esteban.
Abstract
The structure of biofilms formed by seven nonpigmented rapidly growing mycobacteria, including saprophytes and opportunistic species, was analyzed. Analysis included amount of covered surface, thickness, cell viability, and presence of intrinsic autofluorescence at different times using confocal laser scanning microscopy and image analysis. Autofluorescence was detected inside and outside cells of all mycobacteria.Mesh:
Year: 2012 PMID: 23204419 PMCID: PMC3568543 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.03149-12
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792