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Microbiology Spectrum, 2015 ABSTRACT During the past decade we have gained much knowledge about the molecular mechanisms that are involved in initiation and termination of biofilm formation. In many bacteria, these processes appear to occur in response to specific environmental cues and result in, respectively, induction or termination of biofilm matrix production via ...
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Platelet quality deteriorates during storage due to protein and platelet adhesion to current bag materials. Here, polymer coatings are identified that reduce adhesion and translated them to mini‐storage bags. Platelet quality are not impacted, despite significantly reducing adhesion.
Nicolas Pereyra +7 more
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A messenger molecule governs interdependency in an evolved Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm community [PDF]
, 2011 Biofilm populations are known to harbor great diversity, but the importance of this diversity is not fully understood. A likely contributor to this variation is the second messenger molecule cyclic-di-GMP: low levels associate with a planktonic lifestyle
Johnson, Thomas MacElliott
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The role of iron in Mycobacterium smegmatis biofilm formation: The exochelin siderophore is essential in limiting iron conditions for biofilm formation but not for planktonic growth [PDF]
, 2007 Many species of mycobacteria form structured biofilm communities at liquid-air interfaces and on solid surfaces. Full development of Mycobacterium smegmatis biofilms requires addition of supplemental iron above 1 μM ferrous sulphate, although addition of
Hatfull, GF, Ojha, A
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.Designing an engineering material that simultaneously promotes the growth of beneficial biological cells while eliminating harmful bacteria is often challenging. However, this study presents a unique carbon coating by manufacturing design capable of achieving both functions, demonstrating strong potential for various applications, including medical ...
Abdul Wasy Zia +8 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016 Algal biofuels and valuable co-products are being produced in both open and closed cultivation systems. Growing algae in open pond systems may be a more economical alternative, but this approach allows environmental microorganisms to colonize the pond ...
Tisza Ann Szeremy Bell +10 more
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Antimicrobial Photodynamic Therapy to Control Clinically Relevant Biofilm Infections
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 Biofilm describes a microbially-derived sessile community in which microbial cells are firmly attached to the substratum and embedded in extracellular polymeric matrix.
Xiaoqing Hu +4 more
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Biofilm development in a fluidized bed bioreactor for aerobic phenol degradation : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Technology in Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering at Massey University [PDF]
, 1993 The main objective of this thesis was to follow the biofilm development during start-up of a fluidized bed biorcactor with the help of digital image processing.
Maushake, Kirsten
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Association between genotypic diversity and biofilm production in group B Streptococcus [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a leading cause of sepsis and meningitis and an important factor in premature and stillbirths. Biofilm production has been suggested to be important for GBS pathogenesis alongside many other elements ...
Davies, H. Dele +5 more
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Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.This study developed a nitrogen‐strengthened copper‐iron‐zinc (N‐CuFeZn) alloy bioactive dressing integrated with electromagnetic stimulation. The coaxial dressing, made from 0.04 mm filaments with 1120 MPa tensile strength, showed that electromagnetic activation enhanced therapeutic outcomes by increasing VEGF expression, promoting angiogenesis (2.1 ...
Xiaohui Qiu +9 more
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