Evidence of Heterokaryon compatibility on Candida albicans biofilm
Braz. j. oral sci
; 7(27): 1678-1681, Oct.-Dec. 2008. ilus, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS, BBO - Odontologia
| ID: lil-521339
Biblioteca responsável:
BR28.1
ABSTRACT
Aims:
Candida species, especially Candida albicans, are frequently found associated with biomaterials and immunosuppressed patients, and have been described as the most virulent yeasts in human fungi diseases. These yeasts have recently been isolated from periodontal pockets, revealing the penetration of hyphae into the periodontal connective tissue.Methods:
In this study, 7 periodontal C. Albicans strains were applied individually in biofilm development on titanium discs and the samples were thereafter analyzed as for the number of colony forming units per milliliter (CFU/mL), dry-weight and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).Results:
Counting of CFU/ mL and determination of dry-weight showed that all samples formed biofilm. SEM analysis showed the development of a polymorphic network in the biofilms and the presence of hyphal anastomosis in the sites where fusion between the hyphae occurred.Conclusion:
periodontal C. albicans strains present heterokaryon compatibility.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Base de dados:
BBO - Odontologia
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LILACS
Assunto principal:
Candida albicans
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Núcleo Celular
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Biofilmes
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. oral sci
Assunto da revista:
Odontologia
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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Documento de projeto
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
University of Campinas/BR