The role of bacterial biofilm in persistent infections and control strategies / 国际口腔科学杂志·英文版
International Journal of Oral Science
;
(4): 66-73, 2011.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-269674
ABSTRACT
Bacterial biofilms can be viewed as a specific type of persistent bacterial infection. After initial invasion, microbes can attach to living and non-living surfaces, such as prosthetics and indwelling medical devices, and form a biofilm composed of extracellular polysaccharides, proteins, and other components. In hosts, biofilm formation may trigger drug resistance and inflammation, resulting in persistent infections. The clinical aspects of biofilm formation and leading strategies for biofilm inhibitors will be discussed in this mini-review.
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Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Physiology
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General Surgery
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Bacterial Infections
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Bacterial Proteins
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Wound Infection
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Cysteine Endopeptidases
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Cysteine Proteinase Inhibitors
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Chronic Disease
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Biofilms
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
International Journal of Oral Science
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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