Influence of hydrodynamics and cell signaling on the structure and behavior of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms

Authors :: Purevdorj, B.
Costerton, J. W.
Stoodley, P.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Sept, 2002, Vol. 68 Issue 9, p4457, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on the biofilms grown from the wild-type Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 strain. The role of quorum sensing in biofilm behavior and structure has been investigated under different flow regimens and the results are reported.

Subjects :: Microbiological research -- Analysis
Microbiology -- Environmental aspects
Microbial mats -- Physiological aspects
Cells -- Physiological aspects
Hydrodynamics -- Physiological aspects
Pseudomonas aeruginosa -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences

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