A systems-level approach for investigating Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation.

Prevention of the initiation of biofilm formation is the most important step for combating biofilm-associated pathogens, as the ability of pathogens to resist antibiotics is enhanced 10 to 1000 times once biofilms are formed. Genes essential to bacterial growth in the planktonic state are potential...

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Main Authors: Zhaobin Xu, Xin Fang, Thomas K Wood, Zuyi Jacky Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3579789?pdf=render