Critical Assessment of Methods to Quantify Biofilm Growth and Evaluate Antibiofilm Activity of Host Defence Peptides
Biofilms are multicellular communities of bacteria that can adhere to virtually any surface. Bacterial biofilms are clinically relevant, as they are responsible for up to two-thirds of hospital acquired infections and contribute to chronic infections. Troublingly, the bacteria within a biofilm are a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-05-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/8/2/29 |