Table 1.
Total binding sites per microorganism (M), equilibrium constant (Keq) and efficiency (M × Keq) for different Lcs cell components. M, Keq and M × Keq for different Lcs cell components were calculated by linear regression as described in Figure 2B.
| Groups | M (1 x 1010 site/ cell) | Keq (1 x M-1) | Efficiency (1 x 1010) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Wall | 2.61 ± 0.11a | 6.23 ± 1.49a | 16.34 ± 4.58a |
| Live Cell | 2.84 ± 0.16a | 5.01 ± 1.06a | 14.32 ± 3.85a |
| Heat-Treated | 1.76 ± 0.23b | 1.00 ± 0.26b | 1.79 ± 0.70b |
1Results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation of mean (n = 3). Means between different Lcs cell components within the same efficiency parameter with different superscript letters (a and b) are significantly different (p < 0.05).