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*Have sensitivity to AHL ~ 50nM<cite>AHL_conc</cite>
*Have sensitivity to AHL ~ 50nM<cite>AHL_conc</cite>
*Output a signal visible to naked eye within 3 hours
*Output a signal visible to naked eye within 3 hours (response time)
*Have a lifespan of 4 days
*Have a lifespan of 4 days
*Be applied through a gel spray or cream
*Be applied through a gel spray or cream

Revision as of 03:11, 2 August 2007

Biofilm Detection: Specifications


Specification

  • Have sensitivity to AHL ~ 50nM[1]
  • Output a signal visible to naked eye within 3 hours (response time)
  • Have a lifespan of 4 days
  • Be applied through a gel spray or cream
  • Work within temperatures between 20-30˚C
  • Work in a pH range of 6-8


  1. Nilsson P, Olofsson A, Fagerlind M, Fagerström T, Rice S, Kjelleberg S, and Steinberg P. Kinetics of the AHL regulatory system in a model biofilm system: how many bacteria constitute a "quorum"?. J Mol Biol. 2001 Jun 8;309(3):631-40. DOI:10.1006/jmbi.2001.4697 | PubMed ID:11397086 | HubMed [AHL_conc]