Biofilms in bioengineering

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BIOFILMS IN BIOENGINEERING BIOFILMS IN BIOENGINEERING Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Contents Foreword References Chapter I Biofilm Formation, Development and Relevance Abstract Introduction Advantages of Forming a Biofilm Versus Living As Individual Cells Biofilm Structure and Functions Biofilm Formation and Evolution: Role of Cellular Factors and Environmental Conditions Phases of Biofilm Development Adverse Effects and Beneficial Aspects of Biofilms Conclusion References Chapter II Methods for Biofilm Characterization Abstract Introduction Biofilm Quantification Microbial Activity Visualization EPS Extraction Analysis of Exopolysaccharides Genotyping Quorum Sensing References Chapter III Platforms for In Vitro Biofilm Studies Abstract Introduction Commonly Used Platforms Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter IV Biofilm Monitoring Strategies Abstract Introduction Prevention and Monitoring aStep Towards Pro-Activity What To Know About a Monitoring Technique? Biofouling Monitoring Techniques Conclusion References Chapter V Biofilm Formation, Mathematical Modeling and Quorum Sensing Abstract Introduction Biofilm Formation Mathematical Models of Biofilms Quorum Sensing (QS) Conclusion References Chapter VI Ecology of Environmental Biofilms Abstract Introduction Microbial Ecology Linking Identity with Function Next-Generation Sequencing and Metagenomics The ‘OMICS Revolution Relating Population Dynamics with Process Parameters and Performance Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter VII Biofilms in Drinking Water Abstract Introduction Biofilms in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Mechanisms of Biofilm Formation in Drinking Water Distribution Systems Acknowledgments References Chapter VIII Biofilms and Biocorrosion Abstract Introduction Biocorrosion of Carbon and Stainless Steel in Anaerobic Environments Prevention of Biocorrosion Conclusion Acknowledgments References Chapter IX Medical Biofilms Abstract Introduction Biofilm Inflammation Manipulating Neutrophils General Mechanisms to Maintain Chronic Inflammation: Proteases Biofilm Infection Diagnostics Treatment Bactericidal Agents Conclusion References Chapter X Monofunctional to Multifunctional Coatings: The Changing Paradigm to Control Biofilm Formation on Biomedical Implants Abstract Introduction Monofunctional Coatings Conclusion References Chapter XI Antibiofilm Strategies Abstract Introduction Antibiofilm Strategies Conclusion References Chapter XII Mechanisms of Microbial Resistance in Biofilms Abstract Introduction - Definition of Biofilms and Diversityof Resistance Mechanisms Slow Penetration through the Biofilm Matrix, Cell Starvation, and Stress Responses Physiological and Genetic Heterogeneity in Biofilms Biofilm-specific Resistant Phenotype and Persister Cells Up-regulated Efflux and Other Known Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance Quorum Sensing and Resistance Mechanisms Resistance of Multispecies Biofilms Conclusion References Index