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Bacterial Structures > Biofilms > Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix
Microbiological Phenomena > Biofilms > Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix

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Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Extracellular matrix formed by secreted polymeric organic compounds by microorganisms. This secreted compound is mostly polysaccharides but may include proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The matrix facilitates attachment of microbes to form various BIOFILM communities. Secreted polymeric organic compounds by microorganisms. This secreted compound is mostly polysaccharides but may include proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Collectively formed matrix facilitates attachment of microbes to form various BIOFILM communities.

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Entry terms

  • Biofilm Matrix
  • EPS Matrix

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T36L4M3S-L

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