Objective To investigate the effect of aureolysin （Aur） on staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation of dacron biomaterial surfaces under different Aur concentration. Methods Ninety dacron biomaterials were divided into 3 groups （group A, group IA, control group） with random number table （30 piece in each group）. Dacron biomaterials were put into vials contained staphylococcus aureus （105 CFU/ml） respectively; then Aur was added to make the concentration at 400ng/ml in group A, and group B at 80ng/ml. The thickness and number of staphylococcus aureus biofilm on the surfaces of dacron biomaterials of each group were evaluated by confocal laser microscopy and scanning electron microscopy after incubating 6h, 16h, 24h, 30h, and 48h. Results The thickness and number of staphylococcus aureus biofilm on dacron biomaterials surfaces increased significantly with time dependence in control group. The thickness and number of staphylococcus aureus biofilm in group A were less than those in group B and control group at each time points （P〈0. 05）. The thickness and number in group B were significantly decreased than those in control group （P 〈 0. 05）. Conclusion The study shows that Aur can effectively inhibit the formation of staphylococcus aureus biofilm on dacron biomaterials surfaces with dose dependence.

Citation： HUANG Yun chao,LIN Xing,ZHANG Liang,et al .. Effect of Aureolysin on Staphylococcus Aureus Biofilm Formation of Dacron Biomaterial Surfaces. Chinese Journal of Clinical Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2006, 13(1): 32-35. doi: Copy