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Michael A Apicella1, Jianqiang Shao, R Brock Neil
1The Department of Microbiology, Carver College of Medicine, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA. michael-apicella@uiowa.edu
Neisseria meningitidis, a bacterium causing severe infections, can form biofilms. This chapter details laboratory methods for establishing these biofilms for further study.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Bacteriology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Neisseria meningitidis colonizes the human nasopharynx.
- This bacterium can cause severe systemic infections, including outbreaks.
- Neisseria meningitidis is known to form biofilms in vivo and ex vivo.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe methods for establishing Neisseria meningitidis biofilms in a laboratory setting.
- To facilitate in-depth biochemical, genetic, and microscopic analyses of meningococcal biofilms.
Main Methods:
- Laboratory cultivation of Neisseria meningitidis.
- Biofilm formation protocols.
- Techniques for sample preparation for analysis.
Main Results:
- Established protocols for reproducible meningococcal biofilm formation.
- Demonstrated viability of biofilms for downstream analyses.
Conclusions:
- Laboratory-based biofilm models are crucial for understanding Neisseria meningitidis pathogenesis.
- These methods enable detailed investigation into meningococcal biofilm structure and function.
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