Molecular basis of microbial adherence to prosthetic materials. Role of biofilms in prosthesis-associated infection

Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiología clínica
Jordi VilaJosé Mensa

Abstract

Adherence of microorganisms to a surface is the first step in the formation of most biofilms. Adherence can take place on both virgin material and material coated with proteins or glycoproteins generated by the host. The importance of these mechanisms depends on the type of implant. In this review we will discuss the molecular basis of bacterial adherence to inert material, the implication of adherence in biofilm formation, and the advantages of biofilm production by bacteria causing prosthesis-associated infection.

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May 14, 2021·International Journal of Biological Macromolecules·Jon Andrade Del OlmoJosé Maria Alonso

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