Bacterial biofilms are often defined as communities of surface-attached bacteria and are
typically depicted with a classic mushroom-shaped structure characteristic of Pseudomonas …

The formation of microbial biofilms enables single planktonic cells to assume a multicellular
mode of growth. During dispersion, the final step of the biofilm life cycle, single cells egress …

Chronic and recurrent bacterial infections are frequently associated with the formation of
biofilms on biotic or abiotic materials that are composed of mono-or multi-species cultures of …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen affecting immunocompromised
patients. It is known as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis (CF) …

Notably, bacterial biofilm formation is increasingly recognized as a passive virulence factor
facilitating many infectious disease processes. In this review we will focus on bacterial …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen that synthesizes and secretes a
wide range of virulence factors. P. aeruginosa poses a potential threat to human health …

Highlights•At least three types of “escapes” or ways for bacteria to leave the biofilm are
known.•Types of escapes are referred to as desorption, detachment, and …

A biofilm is a community of microbes that typically inhabit on surfaces and are encased in an
extracellular matrix. Biofilms display very dissimilar characteristics to their planktonic …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a metabolically versatile bacterium that is found in a wide
range of biotic and abiotic habitats. It is a major human opportunistic pathogen causing …

The increased presence of xenobiotics affects living organisms and the environment at large
on a global scale. Microbial degradation is effective for the removal of xenobiotics from the …