Fibronectin, a large and essential multidomain glycoprotein, with multiple adhesive
properties, functioning as a key link between cells and their extracellular matrices, is now …

Biofilms initiate when bacteria encounter and are retained on surfaces. The surface
orchestrates biofilm growth through direct physico-chemical and mechanical interactions …

Although ubiquitous, the processes by which bacteria colonize surfaces remain poorly
understood. Here we report results for the influence of the wall shear stress on the early …

We developed a method for preparing live bacterial cell probes for atomic force microscopy
(AFM) using a bioinspired polydopamine wet adhesive. Microscopic examinations with …

For most of the history of microbiology, microorganisms have primarily been characterized
as planktonic, freely suspended cells and described on the basis of their growth …

Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) is gaining importance as an eco-
friendly alternative to conventional methods due to its enormous applications. The present …

Adhesin‐mediated bacterial interspecies interactions are important elements in oral biofilm
formation. They often occur on a species‐specific level, which could determine health or …

This work explores how long-range non-specific interactions, resulting from small amounts
of adsorbed fibrinogen, potentially influence bioadhesion. Such non-specific interactions …

Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive oral bacterium that is a primary etiological agent
associated with human dental caries. In the oral cavity, S. mutans adheres to immobilized …

Objectives The initial adhesion of microorganisms to clinically used dental biomaterials is
influenced by physico-chemical parameters like hydrophobicity and pre-adsorption of …