Influence of Polymer Substratum onto Arthobacter Oxydans 1388 Biofilm Formation
Microorganisms attach to surfaces and develop biofilms. Biofilm-associated cells can be differentiated from their suspended counterparts by generation of an extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix, reduced growth rates, and the up- and down- regulation of specific genes. Attachment is a compl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Academic Publishing House
2009-12-01
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| Series: | Bioautomation |
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| Online Access: | http://www.clbme.bas.bg/bioautomation/2009/vol_13.4/files/13.4_4.05.pdf |