Controlling of microbial biofilms formation: Anti- and probiofilm agents

Controlling the formation and reconstruction of microbial biofilms is of ever increasing importance for the ecological, medical, and biotechnological aspects of biofilm studies. The goal of this review was to provide systematization and analysis of the results obtained in recent years on the modes a...

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Published in:Microbiology (New York) 2017-07, Vol.86 (4), p.423-438
Main Authors: Plakunov, V. K., Mart’yanov, S. V., Teteneva, N. A., Zhurina, M. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bioactive compounds
Biofilms
Biofouling
Biological activity
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Bioremediation
Life Sciences
Medical Microbiology
Microbiology
Reviews
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Summary:Controlling the formation and reconstruction of microbial biofilms is of ever increasing importance for the ecological, medical, and biotechnological aspects of biofilm studies. The goal of this review was to provide systematization and analysis of the results obtained in recent years on the modes and mechanisms of the stimulatory or inhibitory effect of extreme factors and biocidal agents on biofilm formation. Special attention is paid to controlling the formation of medically (infective diseases, implant biofouling) and technologically or biotechnologically important biofilms (bioremediation, biocorrosion, and biosynthesis of biologically active compounds).
ISSN:0026-2617
1608-3237
DOI:10.1134/S0026261717040129