[Application of microcarriers to Bacillus subtilis culture]

Microcarriers, first applied to cell cultures. It was reported that microcarriers affected cell growth positively. In this study Cytodex I microcarriers were used. Because of their surface characteristics mammalian cells can easily attach to Cytodex I microcarriers and grow well. B. subtilis cells also attached to microcarriers and grew well. In this study Cytodex I microcarriers were used for productive bacterial growth.