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

The aim of this review was to present an overview of laboratory root canal biofilm model
systems described in the endodontic literature and to critically appraise the various factors …

Background Biofilms are formed by a complex bacterial community encapsulated by a
polymeric matrix, with strong adherent properties and persistent phenotype. Biofilms are …

Biofilm is a bacterial lifestyle widespread in microbial world and represents a concern in
health care. Despite the great life expectancy related to advanced health care, the …

The use of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies is transforming the way that
materials are turned into functional devices. We demonstrate in the current study the …

When single-cell (or suspended) bacteria switch into the biofilm lifestyle, they become less
susceptible to antimicrobials, imposing the need for anti-biofilms research. Flavonoids are …

Abstract Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAI) effect approximately 1.5 million individuals
worldwide. Among the causes of HAIs in Latin America, Staphylococcus aureus presents a …

Biofilms are associated with persistence of Staphylococcus aureus infections and
therapeutic failures. Our aim was to set up a pharmacodynamic model comparing antibiotic …

Despite that three types of assays (measuring biofilm viability, biomass, or matrix) are
described to assess anti-biofilm activity, they are rarely used together. As infections can …

A biofilm can be defined as a surface-attached (sessile) community of microorganisms
embedded and growing in a self-produced matrix of extracellular polymeric substances …