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Carbohydrate coating reduces adhesion of biofilm-forming Bacillus subtilis to gold surfaces.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 1 Oct 2014
Kesel S, Mader A, Seeberger P H, Lieleg O, Opitz M
Abstract excerpt
The growth of bacterial biofilms in pipes and food tanks causes severe problems in industry. Biofilms growing on medical implants or catheters are of great concern, as they can cause serious infections and decrease the functionality of the medical device. The prevention of bacterial adhesion--the first step in colonization and biofilm formation--is therefore very important. Current research comprises alterations...
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