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Thinking about microcolonies as phage targets.

Authors :
Abedon, Stephen T.
Source :
Bacteriophage. Jul-Sep2012, Vol. 2 Issue 3, Special section p1-5. 5p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses microcolonies as phage targets for adsorption. Microcolony survival despite phage encounter can be seen during variations on standard plate-based selection protocols for phage-resistance among bacteria. Phage-microcolony interactions are most commonly observed during plaque formation as occurs within bacterial lawns. These bacterial lawns exist as confluences of bacterial microcolonies.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21597073
Volume :
2
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bacteriophage
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
83286948
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4161/bact.22444