Clostridioides difficile LuxS mediates inter-bacterial interactions within biofilms
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-46143-6
Abstract: The anaerobic gut pathogen, Clostridioides difficile, forms adherent biofilms that may play an important role in recurrent C. difficile infections. The mechanisms underlying C. difficile community formation and inter-bacterial interactions are nevertheless poorly understood. C.… read more here.
Keywords: within biofilms; clostridioides difficile; bacterial interactions; inter bacterial ... See more keywords
Responses of Salmonella biofilms to oxidizing biocides: Evidence of spatial clustering
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DOI: 10.1111/1462-2920.16263
Abstract: Abstract The spatial organization of biofilm bacterial communities can be influenced by several factors, including growth conditions and challenge with antimicrobials. Differential survival of clusters of cells within biofilms has been observed. In this work,… read more here.
Keywords: responses salmonella; biofilms oxidizing; oxidizing biocides; cells within ... See more keywords
VxrB Influences Antagonism within Biofilms by Controlling Competition through Extracellular Matrix Production and Type 6 Secretion
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DOI: 10.1128/mbio.01885-22
Abstract: This work demonstrates that the Vibrio cholerae type six secretion system (T6SS) can actively kill prey strains within the interior of biofilm populations with substantial impact on population dynamics. We additionally show that the response… read more here.
Keywords: matrix; competition; vxrb; t6ss killing ... See more keywords