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J Bacteriol
; 191(13): 4097-102, 2009 Jul.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19429627
ABSTRACT
The biofilm matrix contributes to the chemistry, structure, and function of biofilms. Biofilm-derived membrane vesicles (MVs) and DNA, both matrix components, demonstrated concentration-, pH-, and cation-dependent interactions. Furthermore, MV-DNA association influenced MV surface properties. This bears consequences for the reactivity and availability for interaction of matrix polymers and other constituents.