• 한국미생물·생명공학회지
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.86-90
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• 2002

포항제철소에서 사용하는 살균제와 공장냉각수를 사용하여 실험실에서 생물막 형성과 금속부식에 대한 연구를 수행하였다. 부유성 미생물은 biocide (NaOCl, 0.2％ w/v)을 첨가하면 1.5 시간 내에 모두 사멸하였으나, 생물막에 있는 고착성 미생물은 일주일이 지나도 사멸이 되지 않았다. 생물막 형성은 공장냉각수를 고온고압으로 멸균하거나, biocide(NaOCl)를 첨가하였을 경우에는 주황색의 생물막이 형성되었으나, 공장냉각수를 그대로 사용하였을 경우에는 SRB 활성에 의한 흑색(FeS)의 생물막이 형성되었다. 흑색의 생물막이 형성된 곳에서의 금속부식 속도는 주황색의 생물막이 형성된 곳의 금속부식 속도보다 2.3배 더 빨리 진행되었다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.183-186
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• 2011

Biochemical methods were selected to evaluate the role of exopolymeric substances in the stability of biofilms used in bioremediation processes. Biofilms of Thiomonas arsenivorans formed on pozzolana were thus treated with pronase (protein target), lectins (Con A or PNA), calcofluor or periodic acid (polysaccharides target), DNase (DNA target), and lipase (triglycerides target). Neither protease nor DNase treatments had any effect on bacterial adhesion. Lectins and calcofluor treatments mainly affected young biofilms. Lipase treatment had a noticeable effect on biofilm stability whatever the biofilm age. Results suggest that it would be an increased resistance of mature biofilms that protects them from external attacks.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.41-47
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• 1995

Biodegradation of toluene in liquid effluent stream was carried out using biofilms of Pseudomonas putida formed on celite particles in the bubble column bioreactor. Silicon rubber tubing was installed at the bottom of the bioreactor and liquid toluene was circulated within the tubing. Toluene diffused out of the tube wall and was transferred into the culture broth where degradation by biofilms occurred. The operating variables affecting the formation of biofihns on celite particles were investigated in the bubble column bioreactor, and it was found that formation of bifilm is favored by high dilution rate and supply rate of carbon source which stimulate the growth of initially attached cells. Continuous biodegradation of toluene using biofilms was stablely conducted in the bioreactor for more than one month without any significant fluctuation, showing a removal efficiency higher than 95% at the toluene transfer rate of 1.2 g/L/h.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.47.1-47.12
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• 2024

Importance: Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli contribute to global health challenges by forming biofilms, a key virulence element implicated in the pathogenesis of several infections. Objective: The study examined the efficacy of various generations of cephalosporins against biofilms developed by pathogenic S. aureus and E. coli. Methods: The development of biofilms by both bacteria was assessed using petri-plate and microplate methods. Biofilm hydrolysis and inhibition were tested using first to fourth generations of cephalosporins, and the effects were analyzed by crystal violet staining and phase contrast microscopy. Results: Both bacterial strains exhibited well-developed biofilms in petri-plate and microplate assays. Cefradine (first generation) showed 76.78% hydrolysis of S. aureus biofilm, while significant hydrolysis (59.86%) of E. coli biofilm was observed by cefipime (fourth generation). Similarly, cefuroxime, cefadroxil, cefepime, and cefradine caused 78.8%, 71.63%, 70.63%, and 70.51% inhibition of the S. aureus biofilms, respectively. In the case of E. coli, maximum biofilm inhibition (66.47%) was again shown by cefepime. All generations of cephalosporins were more effective against S. aureus than E. coli, which was confirmed by phase contrast microscopy. Conclusions and Relevance: Cephalosporins exhibit dual capabilities of hydrolyzing and inhibiting S. aureus and E. coli biofilms. First-generation cephalosporins exhibited the highest inhibitory activity against S. aureus, while the third and fourth generations significantly inhibited E. coli biofilms. This study highlights the importance of tailored antibiotic strategies based on the biofilm characteristics of specific bacterial strains.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.17-23
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• 2013

Candida 바이오필름은 숙주조직이나 인체에 삽입된 의료기구의 표면에 자라는 진균의 군락으로 전통적인 항진균제에 대한 내성을 유발한다. 황련(Coptidis chinensis)의 뿌리는 극동지방에서 의료용 목적으로 널리 사용되어 왔다. 본 연구의 목적은 임상에서 분리한 C. albicans 바이오필름 형성 균주가 형성한 바이오필름에 대한 C. chinensis 수용성 추출물의 효과와 C. albicans 바이오필름 형성을 저해하는 데 기여하는 항진균활성을 평가하는 데 있다. 바이오필름에 대한 효과는 XTT [2,3-Bis-(2-Methoxy-4-Nitro-5-Sulfophenyl)-2H-Tetrazolium-5-Carboxanilide)] 환원분석법을 사용하였으며, 조사된 모든 균주에 대한 대사활성은 $98{\mu}g/ml$의 C. chinensis 수용성 추출물에 의해 현저하게 감소($57.3{\pm}14.7%$)되어 유의성 있는 항바이오필름 활성을 나타내었다. Fluorescein diacetate와 propidium iodide로 이중 염색한 결과 C. chinensis 추출물은 C. albicans의 세포막을 손상시켰다. C. chinensis 수용성 추출물은 살진균 활성을 나타냈고, C. albicans 바이오필름의 폴리스티렌 표면으로의 부착을 억제하였으며 C. albicans를 $G_o/G_1$기에 머무르게 하여 바이오필름이나 출아법에 의한 증식을 억제시켰다. 본 연구의 결과는 C. chinensis 추출물이 목표가 되는 C. albicans에 복합적으로 유해한 효과를 내어 궁극적으로는 C. albicans 바이오필름 형성을 억제함을 나타낸다. 따라서 C. chinensis 추출물은 바이오필름과 관련된 캔디다의 감염을 치료하고 제거하기 위한 천연물 기반항진균제 개발에 대한 높은 가능성을 가진다.

• 자원환경지질
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• 제42권5호
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• pp.435-444
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• 2009

토양 입자 표면에 형성한 토착 미생물 바이오필름에 의하여 중금속을 흡착하므로써 하부 생태계로 이동하지 않고 원위치에 고정화하는 실험을 수행하였다. 토양으로 충진한 컬럼에 초산염, 유산염, 포도당 등의 탄소원을 10일간 공급함으로써 토양에 바이오필름을 형성하였다. 바이오필름 형성 기간 중, 초산염, 유산염, 포도당을 공급한 컬럼의 유출 수량은 탈이온수를 공급한 컬럼의 유출수량에 비하여 각각 98.5%, 97.3%, 94.7%인 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 유출수량의 감소는 형성된 바이오필름에 의한 토양 공극 폐색에 의한 것으로 판단된다. 바이오필름이 형성된 토양 컬럼에 Cd, Cr(VI), Cu, Pb, Zn 용액을 주입하며 시간에 따라 유출수를 채집, 중금속을 정량하였다. 바이오필름 컬럼을 통과하여 나온 유출수 중 Cd, Cr(VI), Cu, Zn 농도는 탈이온수 컬럼에 비하여 낮았으며, 이는 토양 입자에 비하여 바이오필름에 의한 이들 중금속 흡착 효율이 높기 때문인 것으로 여겨진다. 바이오필름에 의한 중금속 제거 효율은 토착 미생물에 공급한 탄소원의 종류에 따라 다르게 나타났다. 이러한 연구 결과는 중금속으로 오염된 토양 내에 중금속을 원위치 고정화하는 기술 개발에 유용하게 적용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.195-204
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• 2013

While structured packing modules are known to be efficient for surface wetting and gas-liquid exchange in abiotic surface catalysis, this model study explores structured packing as a growth surface for catalytic biofilms. Microbial biofilms have been proposed as selfimmobilized and self-regenerating catalysts for the production of chemicals. A concern is that the complex and dynamic nature of biofilms may cause fluctuations in their catalytic performance over time or may affect process reproducibility. An aerated continuous trickle-bed biofilm reactor system was designed with a 3 L structured packing, liquid recycling and pH control. Pseudomonas diminuta established a biofilm on the stainless steel structured packing with a specific surface area of 500 $m^2m^{-3}$ and catalyzed the oxidation of ethylene glycol to glycolic acid for over two months of continuous operation. A steady-state productivity of up to 1.6 $gl^{-1}h^{-1}$ was achieved at a dilution rate of 0.33 $h^{-1}$. Process reproducibility between three independent runs was excellent, despite process interruptions and activity variations in cultures grown from biofilm effluent cells. The results demonstrate the robustness of a catalytic biofilm on structured packing, despite its dynamic nature. Implementation is recommended for whole-cell processes that require efficient gas-liquid exchange, catalyst retention for continuous operation, or improved catalyst stability.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제27권7호
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• pp.1209-1215
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• 2017

Microwave sterilization was performed to inactivate the spores of biofilms of Bacillus cereus involved in foodborne illness. The sterilization conditions, such as the amount of water and the operating temperature and treatment time, were optimized using statistical analysis based on 15 runs of experimental results designed by the Box-Behnken method. Statistical analysis showed that the optimal conditions for the inactivation of B. cereus biofilms were 14 ml of water, $108^{\circ}C$ of temperature, and 15 min of treatment time. Interestingly, response surface plots showed that the amount of water is the most important factor for microwave sterilization under the present conditions. Complete inactivation by microwaves was achieved in 5 min, and the inactivation efficiency by microwave was obviously higher than that by conventional steam autoclave. Finally, confocal laser scanning microscopy images showed that the principal effect of microwave treatment was cell membrane disruption. Thus, this study can contribute to the development of a process to control food-associated pathogens.

• 미생물학회지
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.125-139
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• 2016

생물막은 미생물들의 표면 부착 성장으로부터 유래된 복잡하게 구조화된 미생물들의 군집이다. 인간의 삶속에서 생물막은 다양한 감염을 매개하고 여러 사회, 문화, 산업 시설물들에서 많은 문제를 일으킨다. 생물막에 대한 이해가 과학자들에게 큰 관심을 끌고 있기는 하지만, 자연계에 존재하는 다양한 생물막을 직접 연구하는 것은 매우 어렵다. 따라서 다양한 연구실에서 생물막을 형성하기 위한 다양한 모델 시스템들이 제안되어 왔으며, 이들 모델에 기반한 많은 생물막 연구 방법들이 실제 생물막 연구에 쓰이고 있다. 이러한 생물막 모델들은 실제 환경속의 생물막들의 특징들을 모사하고 있지만 각기 나름대로의 장단점들을 가지고 있다. 본 리뷰에서는 현재 사용되고 있는 생물막 모델 시스템들을 소개하고, 그들의 장단점들을 설명하고자 한다.

• Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.43-48
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• 2009

Listeria monocytogenes is a major concern in food processing environments because it is ubiquitous and can easily contaminate food during processing. Contaminated food and the surfaces in food facilities can serve as reservoirs of L. monocytogenes, which can lead to the serious foodborne illness listeriosis in consumers. L. monocytogenes can adhere to materials commonly used in food processing equipment and form biofilms. In the biofilm mode, L. monocytogenes is significantly more resistant to disinfection or sanitizers than its planktonic counterparts. Many researchers have studied the effects of surface materials on bacterial adhesion and the formation of biofilms. Recent studies have focused on preventing the establishment of L. monocytogenes in niches in the food plant environments.