DNA-microarrays identification of <it>Streptococcus mutans </it>genes associated with biofilm thickness
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A biofilm is a complex community of microorganisms that develop on surfaces in diverse environments. The thickness of the biofilm plays a crucial role in the physiology of the immobilized bacteria. The most cariogenic bacteria, mutan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Microbiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/8/236 |