The Biofilm Primer

Author : J. William Costerton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540680222

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The Biofilm Primer by J. William Costerton Pdf

This book details the widely accepted hypothesis that the majority of bacteria in virtually all ecosystems grow in matrix-enclosed biofilms. The author, who first proposed this biofilm hypothesis, uses direct evidence from microscopy and from molecular techniques, arguing cogently for moving beyond conventional culture methods that dominated microbiology in the last century. Bacteria grow predominantly in biofilms in natural, engineered, and pathogenic ecosystems; this book provides a solid basis for the understanding of bacterial processes in environmental, industrial, agricultural, dental and medical microbiology. Using a unique "ecological" perspective, the author explores the commensal and pathogenic colonization of human organ systems.

Author : J. William Costerton
Publisher : Springer
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540680217

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The Biofilm Primer by J. William Costerton Pdf

This book details the widely accepted hypothesis that the majority of bacteria in virtually all ecosystems grow in matrix-enclosed biofilms. The author, who first proposed this biofilm hypothesis, uses direct evidence from microscopy and from molecular techniques, arguing cogently for moving beyond conventional culture methods that dominated microbiology in the last century. Bacteria grow predominantly in biofilms in natural, engineered, and pathogenic ecosystems; this book provides a solid basis for the understanding of bacterial processes in environmental, industrial, agricultural, dental and medical microbiology. Using a unique "ecological" perspective, the author explores the commensal and pathogenic colonization of human organ systems.

Author : Hilary M. Lappin-Scott,J. William Costerton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2003-09-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 052154212X

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Microbial Biofilms by Hilary M. Lappin-Scott,J. William Costerton Pdf

Biochemistry and ecology of biofilms from industrial, medical and other viewpoints.

Author : Maulin P Shah
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323905251

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Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology by Maulin P Shah Pdf

Application of Biofilms in Applied Microbiology gives a complete overview on the structure, physiology and application of biofilms produced by microbes, along with their potential application in biotechnology. Sections cover new technologies for biofilm study, physiology of microorganisms in biofilms, bacterial biofilms, biofilm development, and fungal biofilms, summarizing various technologies available for biofilm study. Subsequent chapters describe biofilm developments with Bacillus subtillis, Escherichia coli, and Pseudomonas putida, along with several chapters on the study of microbial biofilm and their advantages and disadvantages in the area of environmental biotechnology. The book closes with a chapter on the rapid development of new sequencing technologies and the use of metagenomics, thus revealing the great diversity of microbial life and enabling the emergence of a new perspective on population dynamics. Summarizes various technologies available for biofilm study Describes the physiological study of bacteria, fungi and algae present in biofilms Provides the potential parameters on biofilm development Gives insights on the ability to construct and maintain a structured multicellular bacterial community that critically depends on the production of extracellular matrix components Reveals the rapid development of new sequencing technologies and the use of metagenomics, the great diversity of microbial life, and the emergence of a new perspective on population dynamics

Author : Luis E. Chávez de Paz,Christine M. Sedgley,Anil Kishen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662474150

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The Root Canal Biofilm by Luis E. Chávez de Paz,Christine M. Sedgley,Anil Kishen Pdf

This book presents the current state of research on the basic scientific aspects of root canal biofilm biology within a clinically applicable context. Root canal biofilms are complex polymicrobial structures adhering to the root canal surface that are formed by microorganisms invading the pulpal space of teeth, and are associated with persistent root canal infections. Concerted efforts to study root canal biofilms have been made in the past decade, resulting in the publication of observational and experimental studies that detail the morphology and biology of these structures in infected root canals. In addition to confirming that bacteria in root canals do not exist in free-floating planktonic states as previously assumed, this new information on root canal biofilm infections has provided an opportunity to re-evaluate conventional clinical protocols and improve endodontic therapeutic measures.

Author : Palanivel Velmurugan,Muthusamy Govarthanan,Arumugam Veera Ravi,Ponmurugan Karuppiah,Sivakumar S
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889718191

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Bioactive Phytochemicals to Target Quorum Sensing, Virulence Factors and Biofilm Formation in Pathogenic Microorganisms by Palanivel Velmurugan,Muthusamy Govarthanan,Arumugam Veera Ravi,Ponmurugan Karuppiah,Sivakumar S Pdf

Author : Hideyuki Kanematsu,Dana M. Barry
Publisher : Springer
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319145655

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Biofilm and Materials Science by Hideyuki Kanematsu,Dana M. Barry Pdf

This book explains the formation of biofilm on materials surfaces in an industrial setting. The authors describe new developments in understanding of biofilm formation, detection, and control from the viewpoint of materials science and engineering. The book details the range of issues caused by biofilm formation and the variety of affected industries.

Author : Garth D. Ehrlich,Patrick J. DeMeo,J. William Costerton,Heinz Winkler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642295546

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Culture Negative Orthopedic Biofilm Infections by Garth D. Ehrlich,Patrick J. DeMeo,J. William Costerton,Heinz Winkler Pdf

During the recent transition between acute diseases caused by swarms of single planktonic bacteria, and chronic infections caused by bacteria growing in slime-enclosed biofilms, a general clinical consensus has emerged that pathologies with bacterial etiologies are frequently culture negative. Because biofilm infections now affect 17 million Americans per year (killing approximately 450,000), the suggestion that these common and lethal infections regularly go unnoticed by the only FDA-approved method for their detection and characterization is a matter of urgent concern. Biologically, we would expect that planktonic bacterial cells would colonize any new surface, including the surface of an agar plate, while the specialized sessile cells of a biofilm community would have no such proclivity. In the study of biofilm diseases ranging from otitis media to prostatitis, it was found that direct microscopy and DNA- and RNA-based molecular methods regularly document the presence of living bacteria in tissues and samples that are culture negative. The editors selected orthopedic biofilm infections as the subject of this book because these infections occur against a background of microbiological sterility in which modern molecular methods would be expected to find bacterial DNA, RNA-based microscopic methods would be expected to locate bacterial cells, and cultures would be negative. Moreover, in Orthopedics we find an already biofilm-adapted surgical group in which current strategies are based on the meticulous removal of compromised tissues, antibiotic options as based on high biofilm-killing local doses, and there are practical bedside strategies for dealing with biofilm infections. So here is where the new paradigm of biofilm infection meets the equally new paradigm of the culture negativity of biofilms, and this volume presents a conceptual synthesis that may soon combine the most effective molecular methods for the detection and identification of bacteria with a surgical discipline that is ready to help patients.

Author : Gianfranco Donelli
Publisher : Springer
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319097824

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Biofilm-based Healthcare-associated Infections by Gianfranco Donelli Pdf

The aim of this book is to provide readers with a wide overview of the main healthcare-associated infections caused by bacteria and fungi able to grow as biofilm. The recently acquired knowledge on the pivotal role played by biofilm-growing microorganisms in healthcare-related infections has given a new dynamic to detection, prevention and treatment of these infections in patients admitted to both acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities. Clinicians, hygienists and microbiologists will be updated by leading scientists on the state-of-art of biofilm-based infections and on the most innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of these infections, often caused by emerging multidrug-resistant biofilm-growing microorganisms.

Author : J Denstedt,A Atala
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781845696375

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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering in Urology by J Denstedt,A Atala Pdf

Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders or diseases of the male genitor-urinary tract and the female urinary tract. This important book summarises the wealth of recent research on the use of biomaterials and tissue engineering to treat urological disorders. Part one reviews the fundamentals with chapters on such topics as biofilms and encrustation formation. Part two then discusses recent advances in biomaterials and design of urological devices such as metal ureteral stents, self-lubricating catheter materials and penile implants. Chapters in Part three address urological tissue engineering with coverage of themes such as artificial and natural biomaterials, nano-technology and placental stem cells for tissue engineering the regeneration of urological tissue and organs. With its eminent editors and international team of contributors, Biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology is an invaluable resource to researchers of urological biomaterials, devices and regenerative medicine in both industry and academia, as well as an important reference for medical practitioners. Provides a comprehensive review of biomaterials and tissue engineering in urology Explores the fundamentals of urology, focusing on biofilms and encrustation and formation Discusses recent advances in biomaterials and the design of urological devices, catheters and stents

Author : Weihua Pan,Keke Huo,Ying-Chun Xu,David S. Perlin,Macit Ilkit
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-11-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889716081

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Worldwide Emergence of Drug Resistant Fungi: from Basic to Clinic by Weihua Pan,Keke Huo,Ying-Chun Xu,David S. Perlin,Macit Ilkit Pdf

Author : Zheng Zhang,Victoria E. Wagner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319574943

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Antimicrobial Coatings and Modifications on Medical Devices by Zheng Zhang,Victoria E. Wagner Pdf

Based on a fundamental understanding of the interaction between bacteria and materials, this timely volume emphasizes the latest research in the antimicrobial interfacial design and provides an invaluable blueprint for improving antimicrobial performance on devices and products. Antimicrobial Coatings and Modifications targets reduction of microbial accumulation on biomedical and industrial materials through changing interfacial characteristics. Applying a viable antimicrobial coating or modification to resist alarming threats is a highly demanding requirement for many medical and engineering applications. Many contemporary books in the area of antimicrobial solution focus on applying antimicrobial agents or materials that can kill bacteria. The volume pays more attention to eliminating bacterial contamination and biofilm formation through surface characteristics with minimized bacterial resistance and environmental impact.

Author : Kambiz Vafai
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-08-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420065428

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Porous Media by Kambiz Vafai Pdf

Presenting state-of-the-art research advancements, Porous Media: Applications in Biological Systems and Biotechnology explores innovative approaches to effectively apply existing porous media technologies to biomedical applications. In each peer-reviewed chapter, world-class scientists and engineers collaborate to address significant problems and d

Author : Tao Yu,Lili Li,Lei Yuan,Agapi Doulgeraki,Ramona Iseppi
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832511800

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Biofilm formation and quorum sensing of foodborne microorganism by Tao Yu,Lili Li,Lei Yuan,Agapi Doulgeraki,Ramona Iseppi Pdf

Author : Dharumadurai Dhanasekaran,Nooruddin Thajuddin
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789535124351

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Microbial Biofilms by Dharumadurai Dhanasekaran,Nooruddin Thajuddin Pdf

In the book Microbial Biofilms: Importance and applications, eminent scientists provide an up-to-date review of the present and future trends on biofilm-related research. This book is divided with four subdivisions as biofilm fundamentals, applications, health aspects, and their control. Moreover, this book also provides a comprehensive account on microbial interactions in biofilms, pyocyanin, and extracellular DNA in facilitating Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation, atomic force microscopic studies of biofilms, and biofilms in beverage industry. The book comprises a total of 21 chapters from valued contributions from world leading experts in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Serbia, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, and Turkey. This book may be used as a text or reference for everyone interested in biofilms and their applications. It is also highly recommended for environmental microbiologists, soil scientists, medical microbiologists, bioremediation experts, and microbiologists working in biocorrosion, biofouling, biodegradation, water microbiology, quorum sensing, and many other related areas. Scientists in academia, research laboratories, and industry will also find it of interest.