Table 1.
Effect of temperature, pH, and low hydrostatic pressure (LHP) on hyphae induction, cell surface hydrophobicity, adhesion, and ergosterol content in C. albicans (ATCC 10231).
| Growth Medium | Morphology, Cell Surface Hydrophobicity, Adhesion and Ergosterol Content | % ± S.D. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 °C | 37 °C | ||
| YPD broth (pH 6.5) | Hyphae | 08.0 ± 1.0 | 65.0 ± 2.51 |
| CSH | 26.36 ± 1.57 | 22.87 ± 0.50 | |
| Adhesion | 56.0 ± 3.0 | 23.67 ± 2.08 | |
| Ergosterol | 0.066 ± 0.003 | 0.027 ± 0.002 | |
| YPD broth (pH 7.0) | Hyphae | 10.0 ± 1.0 | 85.0 ± 2.0 |
| CSH | 11.71 ± 0.56 | 6.6 ± 0.48 | |
| Adhesion | 68.0 ± 4.0 | 30.6 ± 1.52 | |
| Ergosterol | 0.04 ± 0.002 | 0.008 ± 0.002 | |
| YPD broth (pH 6.5, Proline2.5 mM) | Hyphae | n/a. | 85.0 ± 1.52 |
| CSH | 10.3 ± 0.39 | ||
| Adhesion | 51.0 ± 1.0 | ||
| Ergosterol | 0.013 ± 0.010 | ||
| YPD broth (pH 6.5, Proline2.5 mM, LHP-1800 Pa) | Hyphae | n/a. | 10.0 ± 0.57 |
| CSH | 5.97 ± 0.07 | ||
| Adhesion | 20.66 ± 1.52 | ||
| Ergosterol | 0.018 ± 0.005 | ||