MCB L3-4: How do biofilms form? Five stages

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How do biofilms form? Five stages

Alex Rapai · Accepted Answer

1. Initial attachment – flagella, type I pili
2. Irreversible attachment – LPS, Type IV pili
3. Maturation I – mirocolonies, produce aliginate, repress flagella
4. Maturation II – Quorum sensing
5. Dispersion – release planktonic cells

MCB L3-4

How do biofilms form? Five stages

1. Initial attachment – flagella, type I pili 2. Irreversible attachment – LPS, Type IV pili 3. Maturation I – mirocolonies, produce aliginate, repress flagella 4. Maturation II – Quorum sensing 5. Dispersion – release planktonic cells

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