Characterization of biofilm formation by Exiguobacterium strains in response to arsenic exposure
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IMPORTANCE: In this work, we characterized the composition, structure, and functional potential for biofilm formation of Exiguobacterium strains isolated from the Salar de Huasco in Chile in the presence of arsenic, an abundant metalloid in the Salar that exists in different oxidation states. Our results showed that the Exiguobacterium strains tested exhibit a significant capacity to form biofilms when exposed to arsenic, which would contribute to their resistance to the metalloid. The results highlight the importance of biofilm formation and the presence of specific resistance mechanisms in the ability of microorganisms to survive and thrive under adverse conditions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e0265723 |
Journal | Microbiology Spectrum |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 6 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISSN | 2165-0497 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 12 Dec 2023 |
- arsenic, atomic force microscopy (AFM), biofilm, Exiguobacterium, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), poly-extremophilic, resistance
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