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The cep quorum-sensing system of Burkholderia cepacia H111 controls biofilm formation and swarming motility.

Authors :
Huber, Birgit
Riedel, Kathrin
Hentzer, Morten
Heydorn, Arne
Gotschlich, Astrid
Givskov, Michael
Molin, Soren
Eberl, Leo
Source :
Microbiology (13500872). Sep2001, Vol. 147 Issue 9, p2517-2528. 12p. 8 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts, 10 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

Reports that the cep quorom-sensing system of the pathogenic bacterium Burkholderia cepacia H111 controls biofilm formation an swarming motility. Construction and characterization of defined Burkholderia cepacia H111 cep mutants; Involvement of swarming motility in the process of biofilm formation by burkholderia cepacia; Existence of Burkholderia cepacia in the lungs of patients suffering from cystic fibrosis.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13500872
Volume :
147
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Microbiology (13500872)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5226275