Biofilm Formation, Modulation, and Transcriptomic Regulation Under Stress Conditions in <i>Halomicronema</i> sp.

ABSTRACT: In nature, bacteria often form heterogeneous communities enclosed in a complex matrix known as biofilms. This extracellular matrix, produced by the microorganisms themselves, serves as the first barrier between the cells and the environment. It is composed mainly of water, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), lipids, proteins, and DNA. Cyanobacteria form biofilms and have unique characteristics such as oxygenic photosynthesis, nitrogen fixation, excellent adaptability to various abiotic stress conditions, and the ability to secrete a variety of metabolites and hormones. This work focused on the characterization of the cyanobacterium Halomicronema sp. strain isolated from a brackish environment. This study included microscopic imaging, determination of phenolic content and antio

SUBMITTER: Caldara M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765580 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature