Role of bacterial cell surface structures in Escherichia coli biofilm formation

Rob Van Houdt; Chris W Michiels

doi:10.1016/j.resmic.2005.02.005

Role of bacterial cell surface structures in Escherichia coli biofilm formation

Res Microbiol. 2005 Jun-Jul;156(5-6):626-33. doi: 10.1016/j.resmic.2005.02.005. Epub 2005 Mar 22.

Authors

Rob Van Houdt¹, Chris W Michiels

Affiliation

¹ Laboratory of Food Microbiology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 22, 3001 Leuven, Belgium. Rob.vanhoudt@biw.kuleuven.be

PMID: 15950122
DOI: 10.1016/j.resmic.2005.02.005

Abstract

Various cell surface molecules and structures have been implicated in biofilm formation in Escherichia coli. This review presents an overview of the occurrence, production and interaction of these components, their influence at one or more developmental stages of biofilm formation, and their potential role as virulence factors in pathogenic E. coli strains.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Biofilms / growth & development
Carrier Proteins / physiology
Cell Surface Extensions / physiology*
Escherichia coli / chemistry
Escherichia coli / physiology*
Escherichia coli / ultrastructure*
Escherichia coli Proteins / physiology*
Fimbriae, Bacterial / physiology
Flagella / physiology
Polysaccharides, Bacterial

Substances

Carrier Proteins
Escherichia coli Proteins
Polysaccharides, Bacterial