Article
Protein Homeostasis Impairment Alters Phenotypic Heterogeneity of Biofilm Communities.
Molecular microbiology - 1 Jul 2025
Matavacas Judith, von Wachenfeldt Claes
Abstract excerpt
Biofilms are highly organized, cooperating communities of microorganisms encased in a self-produced extracellular matrix, providing resilience against external stress such as antimicrobial agents and host defenses. A hallmark of biofilms is their phenotypic heterogeneity, which enhances the overall growth and survival of the community. In this study, we demonstrate that removing the dnaK and tig genes encoding...
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- Biofilms
- Bacillus subtilis
- Bacterial Proteins
- HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins
- Homeostasis
- Phenotype
- Molecular Chaperones
