The biofilm matrix
The biofilm matrix
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The biofilm matrix
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Nature reviews. Microbiology, 2010-09, Vol.8 (9), p.623-633
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English
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Formation of the biofilm matrix induces a unique environment for bacteria that allows the dynamic biofilm mode of life. Biofilms, and the resulting lifestyle, are built in specific, defined steps, producing a bacterial community that is heterogeneous in space and time.
Extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) immobilize biofilm cel...
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The biofilm matrix
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_748946393
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_748946393
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1740-1526
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1740-1534
DOI
10.1038/nrmicro2415
