Bacterial cell attachment, the beginning of a biofilm |
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Authors: | Jon Palmer Steve Flint John Brooks |
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Institution: | (1) Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand;(2) Fonterra Research Centre, Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | The ability of bacteria to attach to surfaces and develop into a biofilm has been of considerable interest to many groups
in numerous industries, including the medical and food industry. However, little is understood in the critical initial step
seen in all biofilm development, the initial bacterial cell attachment to a surface. This initial attachment is critical for
the formation of a bacterial biofilm, as all other cells within a biofilm structure rely on the interaction between surface
and bacterial cell for their survival. This review examines what are believed to be some of the most important aspects involved
in bacterial attachment to a surface. |
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