Evidence for broad-spectrum biofilm inhibition by the bacterium Bacillus sp. strain SW9

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2013 Mar;79(5):1735-8. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02796-12. Epub 2012 Dec 21.

Abstract

We isolated a Bacillus sp. strain that could display broad-spectrum biofilm inhibition. The broad biofilm prevention could be achieved mainly by direct contact between inhibitor and target cells or was accompanied by an interaction with secreted inhibitory compounds. The repression of cell surface fimbria-like appendages of a biofilm producer was also observed; this was considered to contribute to the reduction in mixed biofilms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / metabolism
  • Antibiosis*
  • Bacillus / metabolism
  • Bacillus / physiology*
  • Biofilms / growth & development*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents