Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology (Jan 2024)

Strategies for combating antibiotic resistance in bacterial biofilms

  • Kayla E. Grooters,
  • Jennifer C. Ku,
  • David M. Richter,
  • Matthew J. Krinock,
  • Ashley Minor,
  • Patrick Li,
  • Patrick Li,
  • Audrey Kim,
  • Robert Sawyer,
  • Yong Li

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1352273
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 14

Abstract

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Biofilms, which are complexes of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and secrete protective extracellular matrices, wield substantial influence across diverse domains such as medicine, industry, and environmental science. Despite ongoing challenges posed by biofilms in clinical medicine, research in this field remains dynamic and indeterminate. This article provides a contemporary assessment of biofilms and their treatment, with a focus on recent advances, to chronicle the evolving landscape of biofilm research.

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