Experimental Germ Tube Induction in Candida albicans: An Evaluation of the Effect of Sodium Bicarbonate on Morphogenesis and Comparison with Pooled Human Serum

Table 1

The capability and effect of bicarbonate on germ tube formation in C. albicans.

[NaHCO3] (mM)	B/C	0	10	20	30	40	50
Average% germ tube positive cells	21	0	61	67	62	53	45
Standard deviation	6.5		7.5	7.4	3.9	5.0	7.3

Key. B/C = buffer control only (no bicarbonate). 0 mM = deionized water only.