Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3399597 | Current Opinion in Microbiology | 2007 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
During the past decade, there has been a renewed interest in using Pseudomonas aeruginosa as a model system for biofilm development and pathogenesis. Since the biofilm matrix represents a crucial interface between the bacterium and the host or its environment, considerable effort has been expended to acquire a more complete understanding of the matrix composition. Here, we focus on recent developments regarding the roles of alginate, Psl, and Pel polysaccharides in the biofilm matrix.
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Authors
Cynthia Ryder, Matthew Byrd, Daniel J Wozniak,