Table 4.
Group comparison of CAP susceptibility, cell membrane fluidity, and cell wall thickness of all DAPs and DAPr strainsa
| Parameter | DAPs strains (n = 10) | DAPr strains (n = 10) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| % survival after 2 h of exposure to CAP (concnb) | |||
| tPMP (0.50) | 31 ± 32 | 77 ± 19 | 0.0012 |
| tPMP (0.25) | 43 ± 29 | 90 ± 11 | <0.001 |
| hNP-1 (10) | 20 ± 21 | 59 ± 22 | <0.001 |
| hNP-1 (5) | 30 ± 22 | 66 ± 13 | <0.001 |
| PMB (40) | 12 ± 17 | 41 ± 24 | 0.0067 |
| PMB (20) | 44 ± 23 | 65 ± 16 | 0.0328 |
| Cell membrane fluidity (PI value) | 0.369 ± 0.05 | 0.300 ± 0.08 | 0.0358 |
| Cell wall thickness (nm) | 33.84 ± 4.1 | 39.70 ± 4.10 | 0.0051 |
a
Values are means ± SDs.
b
Concentrations are in micrograms per milliliter.