• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.219-225
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• 2011

The objective of this study was to investigate the bacterial adhesion to iron (hydr)oxide-coated sand (IHCS) and aluminum oxidecoated sand (AOCS) in the presence of Tween 20 (nonionic surfactant) and lipopeptide biosurfactant (anionic surfactant) through column experiments. Results show that in the presence of Tween 20, bacterial adhesion to the coated sands was slightly decreased compared to the condition of deionized water; the mass recovery (Mr) increased from 0.491 to 0.550 in IHCS and from 0.279 to 0.380 in AOCS. The bacterial adhesion to the coated sands was greatly reduced in lipopeptide biosurfactant; Mr increased to 0.980 in IHCS and to 0.797 in AOCS. Results indicate that the impact of lipopeptide biosurfactant on bacterial adhesion to metal oxide-coated sands was significantly greater than that of Tween 20. Our results differed from those of the previous report, showing that Tween 20 was the most effective while the biosurfactant was the least effective in the reduction of bacterial adhesion to porous media. This discrepancy could be ascribed to the different surface charges of porous media used in the experiments. This study indicates that lipopeptide biosurfactant can play an important role in enhancing the bacterial transport in geochemically heterogeneous porous media.

• Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.39-47
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• 2017

Objectives: Although the coating of surface sealants to dental composite resin may potentially reduce bacterial adhesion, there seems to be little information regarding this issue. This preliminary in vitro study investigated the adhesion of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) on the dental composite resins coated with three commercial surface sealants. Materials and Methods: Composite resin (Filtek Z250) discs (8 mm in diameter, 1 mm in thickness) were fabricated in a mold covered with a Mylar strip (control). In group PoGo, the surfaces were polished with PoGo. In groups PS, OG, and FP, the surfaces polished with PoGo were coated with the corresponding surface sealants (PermaSeal, PS; OptiGuard, OG; Fortify Plus, FP). The surfaces of the materials and S. mutans cells were characterized by various methods. S. mutans adhesion to the surfaces was quantitatively evaluated using flow cytometry (n = 9). Results: Group OG achieved the lowest water contact angle among all groups tested (p < 0.001). The cell surface of S. mutans tested showed hydrophobic characteristics. Group PoGo exhibited the greatest bacterial adhesion among all groups tested (p < 0.001). The sealant-coated groups showed statistically similar (groups PS and FP, p > 0.05) or significantly lower (group OG, p < 0.001) bacterial adhesion when compared with the control group. Conclusions: The application of the surface sealants significantly reduced S. mutans adhesion to the composite resin polished with the PoGo.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.616-620
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• 2008

본 연구의 목적은 다공성 여재에서 인산염이 Escherichia coli의 부착에 미치는 영향을 분석하는 것이다. 석영모래와 철피복 모래에서 박테리아 부착에 대한 인산염의 영향을 분석하기 위하여 칼럼실험을 수행하였다. 실험결과, 석영모래에서 인산염의 농도가 0에서 16 mg/L로 증가함에 따라 박테리아의 질량 회수율은 74.5에서 35.4%로 감소하였다. 이는 석영모래에서 인산염의 농도가 증가함에 따라 박테리아의 부착이 향상됨을 나타내는데, 이러한 현상은 이온강도의 증가 때문이다. 반면, 철피복 모래에서는 인산염의 농도가 증가함에 따라 질량 회수율이 2.9에서 26.0%로 증가하였다. 이는 인산염에 의한 호의적 흡착지역 선점과 박테리아와의 경쟁적인 흡착으로 인하여, 인산염의 농도가 증가함에 따라 철피복 모래에서 박테리아의 부착이 감소함을 나타낸다.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제33권9호
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• pp.692-700
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• 2011

전기장을 이용한 생물막 제어 기술은 기존의 소독제 및 항균제를 이용한 방법을 대체하기 위한 제어기술로써 연구되어 왔다. 본 기술은 화학적 소독제나 항균제를 사용하지 않고 전자전달을 토대로 생물막을 제어한다는 점에서 환경적으로 이로운 면이 있다. 현재까지 연구된 정기장을 이용한 생물막 제어방법은 기작에 따라 (1) 음전류에서의 정전기적 반발작용을 통한 미생물 부착 제어, (2) 양전류 상에서의 미생물 거동을 이용한 미생물 부착 제어, (3) 직접산화반응에 의한 미생물 불활성화, (4) 바이오일렉트릭 효과에 의한 생물막 불활성화 효과로 분류할 수 있다. 본 총설에서는 주요 선행연구를 통해 전기장을 이용한 생물막 제어 기술에 대하여 살펴보고, 적용사례들을 소개하고자 한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.35-39
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• 2001

A simple method for studying the lectin-like interactions between Helicobacter pylori and cultured human epithelial cell lines was developed using an enzyme-linked, biotin-streptavidin bacterial-adhesion assay. The present study suggests that this method is suitable for evaluating the participation of lectin interactions in the adhesion of H. pylori to cultured HeLa S3 and Kato III cells, both fixed and glycosidase-treated cells, as well as assessing glycoconjugated binding inhibition studies. The time-course and dose-dependent kinetics of the biotin-labeled H. pylori adhesion th the formaldehyde-fixed Hela S3 and Kato III cell lines exhibited saturation. In addition, the binding of the biotin-labeled H. pylori to the formaldehyde-fixed cultured cells was partially blocked by pre-incubation with glycoconjugates and polyclonal antibodies against a heparan sulfate binding protein from H. pylori.

• The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics
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• 제9권5호
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• pp.335-340
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• 2017

PURPOSE. Bacterial adhesion on provisional crown materials retained for a long time can influence the duration for which permanent prosthetic restorations can be healthily worn in the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to compare seven different commonly used provisional crown materials with regard to Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans surface adhesion. MATERIALS AND METHODS. For each group, twenty specimens of the provisional fixed prosthodontic materials TemDent ($Sch{\ddot{u}}tz$), Imident (Imicryl), Tab 2000 (Kerr), Structur Premium (Voco), Systemp (Ivoclar Vivadent), Acrytemp (Zhermack), and Takilon-BBF (Takilon) were prepared (diameter, 10.0 mm; height, 2.0 mm). Surface roughness was assessed by atomic force microscopy. Each group was then divided into 2 subgroups (n=10) according to the microbial suspensions used: S. mutans and C. albicans. The specimens were incubated at $37^{\circ}C$ with S. mutans or C. albicans for seven days. Bacterial adherence on surfaces was assessed using the 2,3-bis[2-methyloxy-4-nitro-5-sulfophenyl]-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxanilide (XTT) assay. RESULTS. S. mutans showed maximum adhesion to Structur, followed by Systemp, Acrytemp, Takilon, Tab 2000, Imident, and TemDent (P<.05). The highest vital C. albicans adhesion was noted on Takilon, followed by Imident and Tab 2000; the lowest adhesion was noted on Systemp (P<.05). CONCLUSION. The materials showed significant differences in the degree of bacterial adhesion. C. albicans showed higher surface adhesion than S. mutans on provisional crown and fixed partial denture denture materials.

• 대한치과의사협회지
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• 제50권7호
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• pp.394-406
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• 2012

Objective: The adhesion capabilities of different types of self-ligating brackets were measured with respect to Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus. Methods: Five types of self-ligating brackets (Clippy-C; Mini Clippy; Clarity-SL; Speed; Damon 3) were used for the experiment group and composite resin brackets (Spirit-MB), metal brackets (Victory) and polycrystalline alumina brackets (Clarity) were used for the control group. In order to assess adhesion of bacteria to the brackets, the brackets were cultured for 3, 6 and 24 hours in media containing bacteria and 20% sucrose. Results: There was no statistic difference in adhesion amount of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus according to the types of brackets. A total adhesion amount according to bracket type was different. An extended incubation time increased adhesion amount. Observation under scanning electron microscope showed that Streptococcus sobrinus adhered more to Clippy-C and Victory rather than to Clarity-SL. Conclusions: Clarity-SL, a self-ligating esthetic bracket was confirmed to show lower bacterial adhesion to cariogenic bacteria, Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sobrinus group than other self-ligating brackets or conventional brackets, which suggests that proper use of self-ligating esthetic brackets might even be better in preventing tooth surface decalcification.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제14권12호
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• pp.1163-1170
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• 2005

The microbial adsorption characteristics of two different media for biological treatment were studied using attached diverse microbes onto activated carbon and ceramic. The results in the experiments of the characteristics of physical adhesion on two different media with addition of high and low concentrated substrate in the culture were observed that the efficient of adhesion onto F-400 activated carbon was higher over that of ceramic due to the surface area of media. The irradiation treatment by ultrasonication with 400 W power and 3 min retention time on the media without addition substrate conditions and subsequent mixing throughly the culture showed the highest efficiency of cell detachment on the media. Three different microbes, P. ovalis, A calcoaceticus, and B. subtillis were used for the study of the characteristics of microbial adhesion on the media. p ovalis showed the highest adhesion capability while B. subtillis showed the lowest capability adhesion onto media either addition of substrate in the culture. The mixed bacterial culture showed $10\%$ lower removal efficiency of DOC in the low concentrated substrate culture compared to the single pure culture. Whileas, it did not show significant difference between two cultures at high concentrated substrate. It was also observed same population density of microorganism by counting of microbes adhered to microbial media with an ultrasound treatment.

• 대한환경공학회지
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• 제29권7호
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• pp.833-838
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• 2007

본 연구에서는 양전하를 띤 여재 입자에서 박테리아의 부착 및 이동에 관한 연구를 위하여 회분 및 칼럼실험을 수행하였다. 본 실험에 사용된 박테리아는 E. coli ATCC 11105(길이: 2.2 ${\mu}m$ 직경: 0.6 ${\mu}m$)이었고, 여재는 석영모래(입경분포: 0.5-2.0 mm, 평균 입경: 1.0 mm)와 철코팅 모래이었다. 회분실험결과에 의하면 철코팅 함량이 증가함에 따라, 박테리아의 부착량이 증가하는 것으로 나타났다. 철코팅 모래의 함량 0%(석영모래 100%)에서는 약 46% 정도의 박테리아가 부착되었고, 철코팅 모래의 함량 100%(석영모래 0%)에서는 약 97% 정도의 박테리아가 부착되었다. 칼럼실험결과 또한 철코팅 함량이 증가함에 따라, 박테리아의 부착량이 증가하는 것을 보여주고 있다. 철코팅 모래의 함량이 0에서 100%로 증가함에 따라 박테리아의 부착량이 8에서 94%로 증가하였다. 본 연구의 실험결과를 통해 양전하를 띤 여재 입자가 박테리아의 이동에 영향을 미칠 수 있음을 알 수 있다.

• Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences
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• 제21권11호
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• pp.1604-1609
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• 2008

A series of in vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted to investigate the effects of the mixture of Tween 80 and cellulolytic enzymes (xylanase and cellulase) on total tract nutrient digestibility and rumen cellulolytic bacterial adhesion rates in Holstein steers. Ground timothy hay sprayed with various levels of Tween 80 and cellulolytic enzymes was used as substrates in an in vitro experiment to find out the best combinations for DM degradation. The application level of 2.5% (v/w) Tween 80 and the combination of 5 U xylanase and 2.5 U cellulase per gram of ground timothy hay (DM basis) resulted in the highest in vitro dry matter degradation rate (p<0.05). Feeding the same timothy hay to Holstein steers also improved in vivo nutrient (DM, CP, CF, NDF and ADF) digesibilities compared to non-treated hay (p<0.05). Moreover, Tween 80 and enzyme combination treatment increased total ruminal VFA and concentrations of propionic acid and isovaleric acid with decreased acetate to propionate ratio (p<0.001). However, adhesion rates of Fibrobacter succinogenes and Ruminococcus flavefaciens determined by Real Time PCR were not influenced by the treatment while that of Ruminococcus albus was decreased (p<0.05). The present results indicate that a mixture of Tween 80 and cellulolytic enzymes can improve rumen environment and feed digestibility with variable influence on cellulolytic bacterial adhesion on feed.