Control of Biofilms with the Fatty Acid Signaling Molecule cis-2-Decenoic Acid

Biofilms are complex communities of microorganisms in organized structures attached to surfaces. Importantly, biofilms are a major cause of bacterial infections in humans, and remain one of the most significant challenges to modern medical practice. Unfortunately, conventional therapies have shown t...

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Main Authors: Cláudia N. H. Marques, David G. Davies, Karin Sauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/8/4/816