OprF Impacts Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm Matrix eDNA Levels in a Nutrient-Dependent Manner
Erin K. Cassin, Sophia A. Araujo-Hernandez, Dena S. Baughn, Melissa C. Londono, Daniela Q. Rodriguez, Natalie S. Al-Otaibi, Aude Picard, Julien R. C. Bergeron, Boo Shan Tseng
Abstract
Many pathogens form biofilms, which are bacterial communities encased in an extracellular matrix that protects them against antibacterial treatments. The roles of several matrix components of the opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa have been characterized.
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmPseudomonas aeruginosaBiologyMicrobiologyOpportunistic pathogenPseudomonasPathogenMatrix (chemical analysis)PseudomonadalesBacteriaPseudomonadaceaeGeneticsChemistryChromatographyBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingLegionella and Acanthamoeba researchMicrobial Community Ecology and Physiology