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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | iScience |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004224000245 |