Factors influencing initial bacterial adhesion to antifouling surfaces studied by single-cell force spectroscopy

Summary: Biofilm formation, a major concern for healthcare systems, is initiated when bacteria adhere to surfaces. Escherichia coli adhesion is mediated by appendages, including type-1 fimbriae and curli amyloid fibers. Antifouling surfaces prevent the adhesion of bacteria to combat biofilm formatio...

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Main Authors: Tal Duanis-Assaf, Meital Reches
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:iScience
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224000245