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Biofilm formation by Pseudomonas aeruginosa wild type, flagella and type IV pili mutants.
Molecular microbiology - 1 Jun 2003
Klausen Mikkel, Heydorn Arne, Ragas Paula, Lambertsen Lotte, Aaes-Jørgensen Anders, Molin Søren, Tolker-Nielsen Tim
Abstract excerpt
Biofilm formation by Gfp-tagged Pseudomonas aeruginosa PAO1 wild type, flagella and type IV pili mutants in flow chambers irrigated with citrate minimal medium was characterized by the use of confocal laser scanning microscopy and comstat image analysis. Flagella and type IV pili were not necessary for P. aeruginosa initial attachment or biofilm formation, but the cell appendages had roles in biofilm development,...
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