Biofilm

GPTKB entity

Statements (30)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:associatedWith chronic infections
gptkbp:cause equipment fouling
medical device infections
gptkbp:composedOf microorganisms
extracellular polymeric substances
gptkbp:controlledBy antimicrobial agents
mechanical removal
gptkbp:enables horizontal gene transfer
cell-to-cell communication
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Antonie_van_Leeuwenhoek
gptkbp:form surfaces
gptkbp:foundIn industrial environments
natural environments
medical environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Biofilm
gptkbp:importantFor wastewater treatment
bioremediation
gptkbp:mayInclude gptkb:algae
gptkb:Amoebozoa
gptkb:Bacteria
fungi
gptkbp:provides protection to microorganisms
gptkbp:resistantTo antibiotics
gptkbp:structure matrix of polysaccharides, proteins, and DNA
gptkbp:studiedIn microbiology
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Grupo_Valorem
gptkb:Crystal_Shrimp
gptkb:Taghleef_Industries
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7