Biofilm-associated proteins

Latasa, C., Solano, C., Penades, J.R. and Lasa, I. (2006) Biofilm-associated proteins. Comptes Rendus Biologies, 329(11), pp. 849-857. (doi: 10.1016/j.crvi.2006.07.008)

Abstract

Although exopolysaccharides are important and often essential compounds of the biofilm matrix, recent evidences suggest that a group of surface proteins plays a leading role during the development of the microbial communities. The first member of this group of proteins was described in a Staphylococcus aureus bovine mastitis isolate and was named Bap, for biofilm-associated protein. Later on, other surface proteins homologous to Bap and involved in biofilm development have been described in many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In this review, we have summarized our knowledge about three members of this group of proteins: Bap of S. aureus, Esp of Enterococcus faecalis and BapA of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Penades, Prof Jose R
• Authors: Latasa, C., Solano, C., Penades, J.R., and Lasa, I.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity
• Journal Name: Comptes Rendus Biologies
• Publisher: Elsevier
• ISSN: 1631-0691
• ISSN (Online): 1768-3238