Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Films on Different Inorganic Surfaces before and after UV Light Exposure

Langmuir. 2018 Sep 11;34(36):10806-10815. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b02079. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Abstract

The changes of the surface properties of Au, GaN, and SiO x after UV light irradiation were used to actively influence the process of formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa films. The interfacial properties of the substrates were characterized by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and atomic force microscopy. The changes in the P. aeruginosa film properties were accessed by analyzing adhesion force maps and quantifying the intracellular Ca2+ concentration. The collected analysis indicates that the alteration of the inorganic materials' surface chemistry can lead to differences in biofilm formation and variable response from P. aeruginosa cells.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Adhesion / radiation effects
  • Biofilms / radiation effects*
  • Calcium / metabolism
  • Gallium / chemistry
  • Gold / chemistry
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Microscopy, Atomic Force
  • Photoelectron Spectroscopy
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / metabolism
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa / radiation effects*
  • Silicates / chemistry
  • Surface Properties
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Silicates
  • gallium nitride
  • Gold
  • Gallium
  • Calcium