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biofilm formation

A process in which planktonically growing microorganisms grow at a liquid-air interface or on a solid substrate under the flow of a liquid and… 
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Review
2010
Review
2010
Biofilm Formation on Dental Restorative and Implant Materials
Biomaterials for the restoration of oral function are prone to biofilm formation, affecting oral health. Oral bacteria adhere to… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Critical Role of Bcr1-Dependent Adhesins in C. albicans Biofilm Formation In Vitro and In Vivo
The fungal pathogen Candida albicans is frequently associated with catheter-based infections because of its ability to form… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Induction of Staphylococcus epidermidis biofilm formation via proteolytic processing of the accumulation‐associated protein by staphylococcal and host proteases
Because of its biofilm forming potential Staphylococcus epidermidis has evolved as a leading cause of device‐related infections… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
A Crucial Role for Exopolysaccharide Modification in Bacterial Biofilm Formation, Immune Evasion, and Virulence*
Biofilms play an important role in many chronic bacterial infections. Production of an extracellular mixture of sugar polymers… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Esp-Independent Biofilm Formation by Enterococcus faecalis
ABSTRACT Enterococcus faecalis is a gram-positive opportunistic pathogen known to form biofilms in vitro. In addition, this… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Mutation of sarA in Staphylococcus aureus Limits Biofilm Formation
ABSTRACT Mutation of sarA resulted in a reduced capacity to form a biofilm in six of the eight Staphylococcus aureus strains we… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Complex Regulatory Network Controls Initial Adhesion and Biofilm Formation in Escherichia coli via Regulation of thecsgD Gene
ABSTRACT The Escherichia coli OmpR/EnvZ two-component regulatory system, which senses environmental osmolarity, also regulates… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Streptococcus gordonii Biofilm Formation: Identification of Genes that Code for Biofilm Phenotypes
ABSTRACT Viridans streptococci, which include Streptococcus gordonii, are pioneer oral bacteria that initiate dental plaque… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Efficacy of silver-coated fabric to prevent bacterial colonization and subsequent device-based biofilm formation.
Efficacy of silver-coated poly(ethylene terephthalate) to prevent bacterial attachment and subsequent infection was quantified in… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Characterization of Tn917 insertion mutants of Staphylococcus epidermidis affected in biofilm formation
Biofilm formation is thought to result from the concerted action of primary attachment to a specific surface and accumulation in… 
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