Engineering biofilm formation and dispersal.
Engineering biofilm formation and dispersal.
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10.1016/j.tibtech.2010.11.001
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发表时间:
2011-02
影响因子:
17.3
通讯作者:
Ma, Qun
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作者:
Wood, Thomas K.;Hong, Seok Hoon;Ma, Qun
Anywhere water is in the liquid state, bacteria will exist as biofilms, which are complex communities of cells cemented together. Although frequently associated with disease and biofouling, biofilms are also important for engineering applications, such as bioremediation, biocatalysis and microbial fuel cells. Here we review approaches to alter genetic circuits and cell signaling toward controlling biofilm formation, and emphasize utilizing these tools for engineering applications. Based on a better understanding of the genetic basis of biofilm formation, we find that biofilms may be controlled by manipulating extracellular signals and that they may be dispersed using conserved intracellular signals and regulators. Biofilms could also be formed at specific locations where they might be engineered to make chemicals or treat human disease.
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