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Korea University Food Microbiology Laboratory

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Attachment and biofilm formation on stainless steel by Escherichia coli O157H7 as affected by curli production
Year of publication 2004년 이전
Author J. H. Ryu., H. Kim., J.F. Frank., & L.R. Beuchat
Publication in journal Letters in Applied Microbiology 2004, 39, 359–362
Status of publication Published

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Aims:   The  aim  of  this  study  was  to  determine  the  role  of  curli  in  attachment  and  biofilm  formation  by  Escherichia coli  O157:H7  on  stainless  steel.

Methods and Results:   Three curli-deficient strains (43895), 43894) and E0018)) and three curli over-producing strains  (43895+,  43894+  and  E0018+)  of  E.  coli  O157:H7  were  studied.  Stainless  steel  coupons  (SSC)  were immersed  in  cell  suspensions  of  each  strain  for  24  h  at  4°C.  The  number  of  cells  attached  to  SSC  was  determined. To  determine  the  ability  of  attached  cells  to  form  biofilm,  SSC  were  immersed  in  10%  of  tryptic  soya  broth  up  to 6  days  at  22°C.  Curli-deficient  and  curli-producing  strains  did  not  differ  in  their  ability  to  attach  to  SSC,  but only  curli-producing  strains  formed  biofilms. 

Conclusions:   Curli  production  by  E.  coli  O157:H7  does  not  affect  attachment  of  cells  on  stainless  steel  but curli-producing  strains  are  better  able  to  form  biofilms. 

Significance and Impact of the Study: Curli production by E. coli O157:H7 enhances its ability to form biofilm on stainless steel, thereby potentially resulting in increased difficulty in removing or killing cells by routine cleaning and sanitizing procedures used in food-processing plants.