Connecting the dots between bacterial biofilms and ice cream

Nicola R Stanley-Wall, Cait E MacPhee

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Abstract

Emerging research is revealing a diverse array of interfacially-active proteins that are involved in varied biological process from foaming horse sweat to bacterial raincoat formation. We describe an interdisciplinary approach to study the molecular and biophysical mechanisms controlling the activity of an unusual bacterial protein called BslA. This protein is needed for biofilm formation and forms a protective layer or raincoat over the bacterial community, but also has a multitude of potential applications in multiphase formulations. Here we document our journey from fundamental research to an examination of the applications for this surface-active protein in ice cream.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)063001
JournalPhysical Biology
Volume12
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015

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