ISSN:
1476-5535
Keywords:
polysaccharides
;
bacterial capsule
;
adhesion
;
biofilm
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract Hyphomonas MHS-3 is a biphasic, marine bacterium that synthesizes an exopolysaccharide (EPS) capsule, which has a role in attaching the adherent, prosthecate developmental stages to solid substrata. To correlate structure with function, we characterized this integral EPS. It has a relatively homogeneous molecular weight of approximately 60000 daltons, is acidic, and putatively contains large concentrations ofN-acetylgalactosamine (GalNAc). The theoretical identity of the anionic component of the polymer, and the similarities betweenHyphomonas MHS-3 EPS and other adhesive marine/aquatic bacterial EPS are discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01569990
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