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Abstract
Bacteria utilize sophisticated cellular machinery to sense environmental changes and coordinate the most appropriate response. Fine sensors located on cell surfaces recognize a myriad of triggers and initiate genetic cascades leading to activation or repression of certain groups of genes. Structural elements such as pilli, exopolysaccharides and flagella are also exposed at the cell surface and contribute to modulating the intimate interaction with surfaces and host cells. This review will cover the latest advances in our understanding of the biology and functionality of these bacterial determinants within the context of biofilm formation of Bacillus subtilis.Entities:
Keywords: Bacillus; Biofilms; Cell-to cell communication; Extracellular matrix; Functional amyloids
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23791621 DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2013.06.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Res Microbiol ISSN: 0923-2508 Impact factor: 3.992