Bacteria cluster and attach to surfaces to form intercellular matrix {biofilm}|. They exchange signals and proliferate into microcolonies. Matrix can differentiate into different regions. Cells can leave to form new colonies. Substituted furanones block biofilm formation and break up existing ones, because they are similar to acylated homoserine lactones and mimic bacterial signals.
Biological Sciences>Microbiology>Bacteria>Groups
4-Microbiology-Bacteria-Groups
Outline of Knowledge Database Home Page
Description of Outline of Knowledge Database
Date Modified: 2022.0224