Fungal Metabolites for the Control of Biofilm Infections

Many microbes attach to surfaces and produce a complex matrix of polymers surrounding their cells, forming a biofilm. In biofilms, microbes are much better protected against hostile environments, impairing the action of most antibiotics. A pressing demand exists for novel therapeutic strategies agai...

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Main Authors: Andréia Bergamo Estrela, Wolf-Rainer Abraham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-08-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/6/3/37