Biofilms are surface-attached groups of microbial cells encased in an extracellular matrix
that are significantly less susceptible to antimicrobial agents than non-adherent, planktonic …

Biofilms are widespread in nature and constitute an important strategy implemented by
microorganisms to survive in sometimes harsh environmental conditions. They can be …

Bacteria can form single-and multispecies biofilms exhibiting diverse features based upon
the microbial composition of their community and microenvironment. The study of bacterial …

Biofilm-related implant infections (BRII) are a disastrous complication of both elective and
trauma orthopaedic surgery and occur when an implant becomes colonised by bacteria. The …

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is considered by the World Health Organization as a
high priority pathogen for which new therapies are needed. This is particularly important for …

The second messenger cyclic diguanylate (c-di-GMP) controls diverse cellular processes
among bacteria. Diguanylate cyclases synthesize c-di-GMP, whereas it is degraded by c-di …

Introduction: The concept of biofilms in human health and disease is now widely accepted
as cause of chronic infection. Typically, biofilms show remarkable tolerance to many forms of …

Nanomaterials can be applied in different biomedical applications like diagnosis, treatment,
and drug delivery due to their unique features. Using such materials in the endodontic …

Present day awareness of biofilm colonization on polymeric surfaces has prompted the
scientific community to develop an ever-increasing number of new materials with anti-biofilm …

Biofilms are cell assemblies embedded in an exopolysaccharide matrix formed by
microorganisms of a single or many different species. This matrix in which they are …