The RNA processing enzyme polynucleotide phosphorylase negatively controls biofilm formation by repressing poly-<it>N</it>-acetylglucosamine (PNAG) production in <it>Escherichia coli</it> C

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Transition from planktonic cells to biofilm is mediated by production of adhesion factors, such as extracellular polysaccharides (EPS), and modulated by complex regulatory networks that, in addition to controlling production of adhes...

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Main Authors: Carzaniga Thomas, Antoniani Davide, Dehò Gianni, Briani Federica, Landini Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
EPS
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/270