Table 3.
Parameter | Phenotypec |
|
---|---|---|
LFI1238 | ΔlitR | |
Adhesiona | − | + |
Aggregationb | + | ↑ |
Biofilm formation | − | + |
Motility | + | ↑ |
Cryptic bioluminescence | + | ↓ |
AHL production | + | + |
Virulence | + | ↓ |
Adhesion on agar containing blood or blood components.
Aggregation in L15-FBS and BHI-HS media.
Upward- and downward-facing arrows indicate increased and reduced properties, respectively, compared to those of LFI1238.