Materials have many binding sites, areas of high energy, or oxide layers which act as catalytic sites for molecular and cellular activities
Binding is species specific, S. epidermidis prefer hydrophobic surfaces
Within 1nm of the surface: ionic, hydrogen and covalent bonding
Initial attachment (reversible non-specific) depends on:
After attachment, specific irreversible adhesion may occur:
Bacterial appendages may interact with surfaces at distances >15nm bridging repulsive forces
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