Stochastic modeling of bacterial adhesion: A two-step mechanism with linear adhesion rate
Journal
Journal of Theoretical Biology
Journal Volume
124
Journal Issue
4
Pages
495-504
Date Issued
1987
Author(s)
Hsu, J.-P.
Abstract
Stochastic analysis of bacterial adhesion onto the surface of solid substrate is presented. Bacterial adhesion is assumed to occur in two steps: (i) a reversible adhesion between bacteria and solid surface; bacteria on the surface are weakly bound during this period, followed by (ii) an irreversible surface reaction which results in a strong binding force between bacteria and the surface; bacteria are considered to be in adhered form at this stage. The stochastic representation provides both the macroscopic and fluctuating information about the transient behavior of the phenomenon under consideration. © 1987 Academic Press Inc. (London) Ltd.
Type
journal article