Extracellular polymeric substances, a key element in understanding biofilm phenotype
One of the key elements in the establishment and maintenance of the biofilm structure and properties is the extracellular matrix. The extracellular matrix is composed of water and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS): primarily polysaccharides, proteins and DNA. Characterization of the matrix re...
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| Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2018-03-01
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| Series: | AIMS Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/microbiology/article/1920/fulltext.html |