Targeting biofilms using quorum sensing inhibitors

May 23, 2019

Biofilms are the surface adhered aggregates of microorganisms embedded within a thick layer of exopolysaccharide (EPS) matrix. Bacteria in this polysaccharide matrix are well-organized structures that enable transport of nutrient and waste in-and-out of the biofilm. Most of the time biofilms are comprised of several bacterial species. Due to protective shielding by the polysaccharide matrix, […]