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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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2013
2013
Enhanced Performance of Micro‐Electro‐Mechanical‐Systems (MEMS) Microbial Fuel Cells Using Electrospun Microfibrous Anode and Optimizing Operation
In this work, a microfabricated anode based on gold coated poly(ϵ‐caprolactone) fiber was developed that outperformed gold… 
Review
2012
Review
2012
Effect of Surface Roughness and Materials Composition on Biofilm Formation
In the mouth, biofilm formation occurs on all soft and hard surfaces. Microbial colonization on such surfaces is always preceded… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
Clinical Factors Associated with Bacterial Biofilm Formation in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Objectives. Bacterial biofilms appear to contribute to chronic rhinosinusitis. However, the mechanism behind biofilm formation in… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Genes Selectively Up-Regulated by Pheromone in White Cells Are Involved in Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans
To mate, MTL-homozygous strains of the yeast pathogen Candida albicans must switch from the white to opaque phase. Mating… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Salicylic acid‐based poly(anhydride esters) for control of biofilm formation in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium
Aims:  Bacterial biofilms generally are more resistant to stresses as compared with free planktonic cells. Therefore, the… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Synthetic bromated furanone inhibits autoinducer-2-mediated communication and biofilm formation in oral streptococci.
INTRODUCTION Autoinducer-2 (AI-2) is a widespread communication-signal molecule that allows bacteria to sense and react to… 
2006
2006
Characterization of autoinducer 2 signal in Eikenella corrodens and its role in biofilm formation.
Quorum sensing (QS) is a process by which bacteria communicate using secreted chemical signaling molecules called autoinducers… 
2004
2004
Enhancement of biofilm formation onto surface-modified hollow-fiber membranes and its application to a membrane-aerated biofilm reactor.
Surface-modified hollow-fiber membranes were prepared by radiation-induced grafting of an epoxy-group-containing monomer… 
2001
2001
Biofilm formation and design features of indwelling silicone rubber tracheoesophageal voice prostheses--an electron microscopical study.
After total laryngectomy, voice can be restored with a silicone rubber tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis. However, biofilm… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Plasma-deposited membranes for controlled release of antibiotic to prevent bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation.
Bacterial infection on implanted medical devices is a significant clinical problem caused by the adhesion of bacteria to the… 
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