Unexpected distribution of immobilized microorganisms within alginate beads

C. Zohar-Perez; I. Chet; A. Nussinovitch

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Unexpected distribution of immobilized microorganisms within alginate beads

C. Zohar-Perez, I. Chet, A. Nussinovitch^*

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Institute of Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition

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Abstract

Immobilization refers to the prevention of free cell movement by natural or artificial means. It has always been assumed that immediately after an immobilization procedure is performed, cells are distributed homogeneously in the beads that entrap them. However, in this study, Escherichia coli and Trichoderma asperellum distribution in alginate-gel beads was found to be nonhomogeneous. In fact, there was a greater presence of cells on the surface of the alginate beads than in their cores.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	671-674
Number of pages	4
Journal	Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Volume	88
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.20284
State	Published - 5 Dec 2004

Keywords

Agarose
Alginate
Cell immobilization
Escherichia coli
Trichoderma asperellum

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