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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Main Authors: Christian Melander, Justin J. Richards, Richele Thompson, Ashley T. Tucker, Sean D. Stowe, John Cavanagh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-10-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/9/10/2010/