Structural and functional characteristics of bacterial biofilms

Data on the structural and functional traits of bacterial biofilms are presented. The structures involved in different stages of biofilm formation are discussed in detail. Techniques for biofilm modeling and visualization are considered. Results of light and electron microscopic investigations are a...

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Published in:Microbiology (New York) 2010-08, Vol.79 (4), p.413-423
Main Authors: Smirnova, T. A, Didenko, L. V, Azizbekyan, R. R, Romanova, Yu. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bacteria
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Medical Microbiology
Microbiology
Review
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Summary:Data on the structural and functional traits of bacterial biofilms are presented. The structures involved in different stages of biofilm formation are discussed in detail. Techniques for biofilm modeling and visualization are considered. Results of light and electron microscopic investigations are analyzed. Original data on microscopy of biofilms are presented. The possible formation of dormant and nonculturable forms in the biofilm is discussed.
ISSN:0026-2617
1608-3237
DOI:10.1134/S0026261710040016