Phenotypic Variation during Biofilm Formation: Implications for Anti-Biofilm Therapeutic Design
Various bacterial species cycle between growth phases and biofilm formation, of which the latter facilitates persistence in inhospitable environments. These phases can be generally characterized by one or more cellular phenotype(s), each with distinct virulence factor functionality. In addition, a v...
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MDPI AG
2018-06-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/11/7/1086 |