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Effects of certain physical stresses on the composition of the membrane of bacteria implicated in food and environmental contamination.

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Bacterial membranes are implicated in the adaptation process of bacteria to numerous environmental conditions. In this context, our aim was to explain the consequences of a few physical stressor factors,… Click to show full abstract

Bacterial membranes are implicated in the adaptation process of bacteria to numerous environmental conditions. In this context, our aim was to explain the consequences of a few physical stressor factors, like UV radiations and magnetic fields underlying the structural adaptation of cellular membranes to physical factors. The goal was also to review the state of the art about the link between membrane composition and bacterial resistance. According to comparative studies between ionizing γ-radiation, non-ionizing UVc radiations and Static Magnetic Field SMF, the response of some Gram negative bacteria appears to be generalized and was manifested by a membrane unsaturation, because of a production peak of unsaturated fatty acids. However, disturbances found inside the membrane, after UVB and Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) exposure were marked by a lower unsaturated fatty acids rate. This result is not concordant to disturbance seen after UVC treatment, even if the treatment is by UV radiation.

Keywords: stresses composition; composition; certain physical; effects certain; membrane; physical stresses

Journal Title: International journal of environmental health research
Year Published: 2022

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