Anti-Biofilm Compounds Derived from Marine Sponges
Bacterial biofilms are surface-attached communities of microorganisms that are protected by an extracellular matrix of biomolecules. In the biofilm state, bacteria are significantly more resistant to external assault, including attack by antibiotics. In their native environment, bacterial biofilms u...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2011-10-01
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Series: | Marine Drugs |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/10/2010/ |