Staphylococcus aureus biofilms
University of Maryland, Baltimore · University of Dental Medicine · +9 more institutions
Abstract
Increasing attention has been focused on understanding bacterial biofilms and this growth modality's relation to human disease. In this review we explore the genetic regulation and molecular components involved in biofilm formation and maturation in the context of the Gram-positive cocci, Staphylococcus aureus. In addition, we discuss diseases and host immune responses, along with current therapies associated with S. aureus biofilm infections and prevention strategies.
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 11.84
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 154
Authors
6- NKNathan K. ArcherCorresponding
University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Dental Medicine, Bipar, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland, College Park
- MJMark J. Mazaitis
University of Maryland, Baltimore
- JWJ. William Costerton
University of Pittsburgh, Allegheny-Singer Research Institute, Center for Genomic Science
- JGJeff G. Leid
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Medical Center
- MEMary Elizabeth Powers
University of Waterloo
Topics & keywords
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Microbiology
- Biofilm
- Biology
- Staphylococcal infections
- Staphylococcus
- Bacteria
- Genetics
- Good health and well-being