Privatization of Biofilm Matrix in Structurally Heterogeneous Biofilms
ABSTRACT The self-produced biofilm provides beneficial protection for the enclosed cells, but the costly production of matrix components makes producer cells susceptible to cheating by nonproducing individuals. Despite detrimental effects of nonproducers, biofilms can be heterogeneous, with isogenic...
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American Society for Microbiology
2020
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