Extracellular enzymes and adhesive properties of medically important Candida spp. strains from landfill leachate.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_1BB0A4D1FE15
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Extracellular enzymes and adhesive properties of medically important Candida spp. strains from landfill leachate.
Journal
Microbial pathogenesis
Author(s)
Amani D., Emira N., Ismail T., Jamel E., Dominique S., Rosa D.C., Mejdi S.
ISSN
1096-1208 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0882-4010
Publication state
Published
Issued date
03/2018
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
116
Pages
328-334
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The virulence properties of Candida spp. presents in landfill leachate still unknown until today and they constitutes a serious source of potential danger for humans. We investigate the antifungal susceptibility, production of hydrolytic enzymes and biofilm formation on polystyrene as well as glass in Candida spp. strains isolated from a landfill leachate treatment station in Borj Chakir (Tunisia). 37 yeast strains were isolated belonging to the following species: C. robusta, C. lusitaniae, C. tropicalis, C. krusei. Most isolated yeast strains were resistant to Amphotericin B, produced several hydrolytic enzymes (67.56% produced phospholipase, 86.04% protease, 64.86% esterase) and most of them are able to degrade hemoglobin. All assayed Candida strains have been able to form biofilm on polystyrene depending on the species and strain of Candida. Landfills receiving clinical waste are a potential source of Candida ssp. strains with several virulence properties which allow them to survive in different aquatic biotopes.

Keywords
Adhesive properties, Candida, Landfill leachate, Virulence factors
Pubmed
Web of science
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08/02/2018 17:49
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20/08/2019 12:52
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