A biofilm is an assemblage of microbial cells attached to a surface and encapsulated in an
extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix. The formation of a biofilm is one of the …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa causes severe and persistent infections in immune compromised
individuals and cystic fibrosis sufferers. The infection is hard to eradicate as P. aeruginosa …

P. aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogenic bacterium responsible for both acute and
chronic infections. Beyond its natural resistance to many drugs, its ability to form biofilm, a …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms are composed of exopolysaccharides (EPS), exogenous
DNA, and proteins that hold these communities together. P. aeruginosa produces lectins …

▪ Abstract Quorum sensing is the regulation of gene expression in response to fluctuations in
cell-population density. Quorum sensing bacteria produce and release chemical signal …

Lung infection is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with cystic fibrosis and
is mainly dominated by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The biofilm mode of growth makes …

Since quinine was first isolated, animals, plants and microorganisms producing a wide
variety of quinolone compounds have been discovered, several of which possess …

Infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa have become a concerning threat in hospital-
acquired infections and for cystic fibrosis patients. The major problem leading to high …

Carbohydrates are the most abundant natural products. Besides their role in metabolism
and as structural building blocks, they are fundamental constituents of every cell surface …

It has become increasingly and widely recognised that bacteria do not exist as solitary cells,
but are colonial organisms that exploit elaborate systems of intercellular communication to …