Biofilm matrix regulation by Candida albicans Zap1.

A biofilm is a surface-associated population of microorganisms embedded in a matrix of extracellular polymeric substances. Biofilms are a major natural growth form of microorganisms and the cause of pervasive device-associated infection. This report focuses on the biofilm matrix of Candida albicans,...

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Main Authors: Clarissa J Nobile, Jeniel E Nett, Aaron D Hernday, Oliver R Homann, Jean-Sebastien Deneault, Andre Nantel, David R Andes, Alexander D Johnson, Aaron P Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2009-06-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2688839?pdf=render