Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix [matrix extracelulárních polymerních látek]
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- Terms
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EPS matrix
exopolymery
extracelulární polymerní látky
matrix biofilmů
matrix extracelulární polymerní substance
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Biofilm Matrix
EPS Matrix
Exopolymers
Extracellular Polymeric Substances
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Definition
Extracellular matrix formed by secreted polymeric organic compounds by microorganisms. This secreted compound is mostly polysaccharides but may include proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The matrix facilitates attachment of microbes to form various BIOFILM communities.
- DUI
- D000077317 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M000640524
- Previous indexing
- Extracellular Matrix (2001-2018); Polysaccharides, Bacterial (1985-2018)
- History note
- 2019
- Public note
- 2019
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