The differences in the isoelectric points of biofilm-positive and biofilm-negative Candida parapsilosis strains
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| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Journal of Microbiological Methods |
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| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2010.01.007 |
| Field | Microbiology, virology |
| Keywords | Capillary isoelectric focusing; Candida; Cell surface hydrophobicity; Biofilm; Isoelectric point |
| Description | The isoelectric points of 39 Candida parapsilosis strains were determined by means of capillary isoelectric focusing. The value of the isoelectric point corresponded well with cell surface hydrophobicity, as well as with the ability to form biofilm in these yeasts. |
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