The Two Weapons against Bacterial Biofilms: Detection and Treatment

Bacterial biofilms are defined as complex aggregates of bacteria that grow attached to surfaces or are associated with interfaces. Bacteria within biofilms are embedded in a self-produced extracellular matrix made of polysaccharides, nucleic acids, and proteins. It is recognized that bacterial biofi...

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Main Authors: Adriana Cruz, Manuel Condinho, Beatriz Carvalho, Cecília M. Arraiano, Vânia Pobre, Sandra N. Pinto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Antibiotics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/10/12/1482