Magnesium and calcium ions: roles in bacterial cell attachment and biofilm structure maturation.
Biofouling
; 35(9): 959-974, 2019 10.
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ABSTRACT
The ubiquitous divalent cations magnesium and calcium are important nutrients required by bacteria for growth and cell maintenance. Multi-faceted roles are shown both in bacterial initial attachment and biofilm maturation. The effects of calcium and magnesium can be highlighted in physio-chemical interactions, gene regulation and bio-macromolecular structural modification, which lead to either promotion or inhibition of biofilms. This review outlines recent research addressing phenotypic changes and mechanisms undertaken by calcium and magnesium in affecting bacterial biofilm formation.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Bacterias
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Adhesión Bacteriana
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Calcio
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Biopelículas
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Magnesio
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biofouling
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Nueva Zelanda