Real-time monitoring of bacterial biofilms metabolic activity by a redox-reactive nanosensors array.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacterial biofilms are communities of surface-associated microorganisms living in cellular clusters or micro-colonies, encapsulated in a complex matrix composed of an extracellular polymeric substance, separated by open water channels that act as a circulatory system that enable better diffusion of nutrients and easier removal of metabolic waste products. The monitoring of biofilms can provide important information on fundamental biofilm-related processes. That information can shed light on the bacterial processes and enable scientists to find ways of preventing future bacterial infections. Various approaches in use for biofilm analysis are based on microscopic, spectrochemical, electrochemical, and piezoelectrical methods. All these methods provide significant progress

SUBMITTER: Yeor-Davidi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7247256 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature