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Title:

Modulation of the mechanical properties of bacterial biofilms in response to environmental challenges

Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Tallawi, Marwa; Opitz, Madeleine; Lieleg, Oliver
Abstract:
Bacterial communities form biofilms on a wide range of surfaces by synthesizing a cohesive and protective extracellular matrix. The morphology, internal structure and mechanical stability of a biofilm are largely determined by its constituent polymers. In addition to mediating adhesion to surfaces, biofilms control the uptake of molecules and regulate the permeability of the matrix to gases and chemicals. Since biofilms can cause significant problems in both industrial and healthcare settings, t...     »
Keywords:
biofilm, bacterial, matrix
Journal title:
Biomater. Sci.
Year:
2017
Journal volume:
5
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
887-900
Covered by:
Web of Science
Language:
en
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1039/c6bm00832a
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28276541
WWW:
http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2017/bm/c6bm00832a#!divAbstract
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
E-ISSN:
2047-48302047-4849
Date of publication:
01.01.2017
TUM Institution:
Fachgebiet für Biomechanik
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