Effects of Tween 80 on growth and biofilm formation in laboratory media

Tween 80 is a widely used nonionic emulsifier that is added to cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and foods. Because of its widespread use we need to understand how it affects bacteria on our skin, in our gut, and in food products. The aim of this study is to investigate how Tween 80 affects the growth and...

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Main Authors: Christina Krogsård Nielsen, Jorgen Kjems, Tina Mygind, Torben Snabe, Rikke Louise Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2016.01878/full