Sticky situations: key components that control bacterial surface attachment.

ABSTRACT: The formation of bacterial biofilms is initiated by cells transitioning from the free-swimming mode of growth to a surface. This review is aimed at highlighting the common themes that have emerged in recent research regarding the key components, signals, and cues that aid in the transition and those involved in establishing a more permanent surface association during initial attachment.

SUBMITTER: Petrova OE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3347170 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature