Exposure to bile influences biofilm formation by <it>Listeria monocytogenes</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>In the present study we demonstrate that the initial attachment of <it>Listeria monocytogenes </it>cells to plastic surfaces was significantly increased by growth in the presence of bile. Improved biofilm formation was confirmed by crystal violet stai...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-05-01
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Series: | Gut Pathogens |
Online Access: | http://www.gutpathogens.com/content/1/1/11 |