Fungal Biofilms: Inside Out
- 10 March 2017
- journal article
- review article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Microbiology Spectrum
- Vol. 5 (2) , 873-886
Abstract
We focus this article on turning a biofilm inside out. The “inside” of the biofilm comprises the individual biofilm-related phenotypes, their environmental drivers and genetic determinants, and the coordination of gene functions through transcriptional regulators. Investigators have viewed the inside of the biofilm through diverse approaches, and this article will attempt to capture the essence of many. The ultimate goal is to connect the inside to the “outside,” which we view as biofilm structure, development, pharmacological attributes, and medical impact.Keywords
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