Difference between revisions of "Biofilm formation"
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| − | Biofilms are the result of the multicellular lifestyle of ''B. subtilis''. They are characterized by the formation of a matrix polysaccharide and an amyloid-like protein, [[TasA]]. | + | Biofilms are the result of the multicellular lifestyle of ''B. subtilis''. They are characterized by the formation of a matrix polysaccharide and an amyloid-like protein, [[TasA]]. Correction of ''[[sfp]]'', ''[[epsC]]'','' [[swrAA]]'', and ''[[degQ]]'' as well as introduction of ''rapP'' from a plasmid present in NCIB3610 results in biofilm formation in ''B. subtilis'' 168 {{PubMed|21278284}}. |
Revision as of 10:20, 1 February 2011
Biofilms are the result of the multicellular lifestyle of B. subtilis. They are characterized by the formation of a matrix polysaccharide and an amyloid-like protein, TasA. Correction of sfp, epsC, swrAA, and degQ as well as introduction of rapP from a plasmid present in NCIB3610 results in biofilm formation in B. subtilis 168 PubMed.
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Contents
Biofilm formation in SubtiPathways
Labs working on biofilm formation
Key genes and operons involved in biofilm formation
- matrix polysaccharide synthesis:
- amyloid protein synthesis
- regulation
- biofilm disassembly
- other proteins required for biofilm formation
Important original publications
Key reviews
- additional reviews: PubMed
