Open AccessPseudomonas aeruginosa Initiates a Rapid and Specific Transcriptional Response during Surface Attachment
Author(s) -
Christopher J. Jones,
Nikolas Grotewold,
Daniel J. Wozniak,
Erin S. Gloag
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
journal of bacteriology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.652
H-Index - 246
eISSN - 1067-8832
pISSN - 0021-9193
DOI - 10.1128/jb.00086-22
Subject(s) - biofilm , pseudomonas aeruginosa , biology , biofouling , microbiology and biotechnology , adhesion , bacteria , immunology , biochemistry , genetics , chemistry , organic chemistry , membrane
Bacterial biofilms are a significant concern in many aspects of life, including chronic infections of airways, wounds, and indwelling medical devices; biofouling of industrial surfaces relevant for food production and marine surfaces; and nosocomial infections. The effects of understanding surface adhesion could impact many areas of life.