Phenotypic Variation during Biofilm Formation: Implications for Anti-Biofilm Therapeutic Design

Various bacterial species cycle between growth phases and biofilm formation, of which the latter facilitates persistence in inhospitable environments. These phases can be generally characterized by one or more cellular phenotype(s), each with distinct virulence factor functionality. In addition, a v...

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Main Authors: Marie Beitelshees, Andrew Hill, Charles H. Jones, Blaine A. Pfeifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/7/1086