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Simultaneous estimation ofV max, Km, and the rate of endogenous substrate production (R) from substrate depletion data (1984)

Robinson, Joseph A. ; Characklis, William G.

Springer

Microbial ecology 10 (1984), S. 165-178

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ISSN: 1432-184X

Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Topics: Biology

Notes: Abstract The nonlinear and 3 linearized forms of the integrated Michaelis-Menten equation were evaluated for their ability to provide reliable estimates of uptake kinetic parameters, when the initial substrate concentration (S0) is not error-free. Of the 3 linearized forms, the one where t/(S0−S) is regressed against ln(S0/S)/(S0−S) gave estimates ofV max and Km closest to the true population means of these parameters. Further, this linearization was the least sensitive of the 3 to errors (±1%) in S0. Our results illustrate the danger of relying on r2 values for choosing among the 3 linearized forms of the integrated Michaelis-Menten equation. Nonlinear regression analysis of progress curve data, when S0 is not free of error, was superior to even the best of the 3 linearized forms. The integrated Michaelis-Menten equation should not be used to estimateV max and Km when substrate production occurs concomitant with consumption of added substrate. We propose the use of a new equation for estimation of these parameters along with a parameter describing endogenous substrate production (R) for kinetic studies done with samples from natural habitats, in which the substrate of interest is an intermediate. The application of this new equation was illustrated for both simulated data and previously obtained H2 depletion data. The only means by whichV max, Km, and R may be evaluated from progress curve data using this new equation is via nonlinear regression, since a linearized form of this equation could not be derived. Mathematical components of computer programs written for fitting data to either of the above nonlinear models using nonlinear least squares analysis are presented.

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URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02011423

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Processes governing primary biofilm formation (1982)

Bryers, James D. ; Characklis, William G.

New York, NY [u.a.] : Wiley-Blackwell

Biotechnology and Bioengineering 24 (1982), S. 2451-2476

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ISSN: 0006-3592

Keywords: Chemistry ; Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Source: Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000

Topics: Biology , Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology

Notes: Biofilm accumulation under turbulent flow condition on the surface of a circular tube is the net result of several process including the following: (1) transport and firm adhesion of soluble components and microbial cell to the surface; (2) metabolic conversions within the biofilm in cluding growth and maintenance decay process; (3) detachment of portions of the biofilm and reentrainment in the bulk fluid. Experiments in tabular reactor were designed to measure the rates of these process during the early stages of biofilm accumulation as a function of the Reynolds number and suspended biomass concentration. Results indicate deposition (i.e., combined transport and adsorption) is only important in the very early stages of biofilm accumulation and is significantly influenced by negligible for the thin biofilms encountered in these experiments. Net biofilm production rates in all experiments decrease to same level and this level is not affected by changes in Reynolds number or suspended biomass concentration. Biofilm detachment rate increases continuously with biofilm accumulation and with increasing Reynolds number.

Additional Material: 15 Ill.

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URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260241111

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Cellular reporoduction and extracellular polymer formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in continuous culture (1984)

Robinson, Joseph A. ; Trulear, Michael G. ; Characklis, William G.

New York, NY [u.a.] : Wiley-Blackwell

Biotechnology and Bioengineering 26 (1984), S. 1409-1417

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ISSN: 0006-3592

Keywords: Chemistry ; Biochemistry and Biotechnology

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Topics: Biology , Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology

Notes: The kinetics of cellular reproduction and the rate and extent of synthesis of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) were investigated for P. aeruginosa growing in glucose-limited chemostats. μmax and Ks estimates of 0.4 h-1 and 2 mg glucose C/L, respectively, at 25°C were obtained for this bacterium. The extent of EPS formation was inversely related to the growth rate of P. aeruginosa. The rate of EPS formation had both growth- and non-growth-associated components. The growth-associated polymer formation rate coefficient (k) was 0.3 mg polymer C/mg cellular C and the non-growth-associated polymer formation rate coefficient (k′) was 0.04 mg polymer C/mg cellular C/h. The values for k and k′ must be regarded as provisional since the product formation data were quite variable at low dilution rates. Estimates of the cellular (Yx/s) and polymer (Yp/s) yield coefficients were 0.3 mg cellular C/mg glucose C and 0.6 mg polymer C/mg glucose C, respectively. Most of the non-growth-associated consumption of glucose detected was due to exopolymer formation.

Additional Material: 7 Ill.

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URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260261203

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