Research advances on regulation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm formation and its therapeutic strategies.
- Author:
Wen-min WANG
1
;
Zhi-hao XU
Author Information
1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Institute of Respiratory Diseases, The Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Biofilms;
growth & development;
Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial;
Polysaccharides, Bacterial;
metabolism;
Pseudomonas Infections;
drug therapy;
microbiology;
Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
genetics;
physiology;
Quorum Sensing;
genetics;
physiology
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang University. Medical sciences
2010;39(1):103-108
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important pathogenic bacterium of nosocomial infections. The microbe easily produce biofilm which brings us much difficulties in clinical treatment. The formation processes of biofilm, including the stages of early bacteria planting, mushroom-like structure forming and extracellular matrix producing, are regulated by a series of molecules and genes. And quorum sensing system of the microbe is responsible for regulation of the whole process of biofilm formation. According to the process of biofilm formation and the mimitat associated regulation mechanism, several anti-biofilm therapeutic strategies have been applied in clinical medicine, and some novel drugs and methods are developed.
