Mimicking critical environment factors for a static in vitro biofilm formation model on blood-contact implant materials

The prevention of implant infections is a major challenge for implant developers and clinicians. Understanding biofilm dynamics and favorable implant or environmental characteristics will help to prevent biofilm formation. Blood-contact implants, such as cardiovascular implants, are particularly sus...

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Main Authors: Franziska Woitschach, Marlen Kloss, Niels Grabow, Emil C. Reisinger, Martina Sombetzki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Current Research in Microbial Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666517422000530