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标题：Biofilms: Microbial Life on Surfaces
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作者：İlhan Gün ; Fatma Yeşim Ekinci
期刊名称：Gida : Journal of Food
印刷版ISSN：1300-3070
电子版ISSN：1309-6273
出版年度：2009
卷号：34
期号：3
出版社：Association of Food Technology, Turkey
摘要：A biofilm is a community of microorganisms encased within an exopolysaccharide matrix attached to a surface and causes serious problems for food industry. The extracellular polymeric matrix is an important structural component of biofilms. The matrix, which is composed of polysaccharides, proteins, nucleic acids and water, enables the biofilms to attach to the surfaces. One of the most important functions of the matrix is to protect the bacteria from various stress factors such as UV radiation, extreme pH values, osmotic pressure, dehydration and antibiotics. This study presents a review of the information about formation, structure and prevention of biofilms since they are one of the most important problems in food industry.
关键词：Biofilm; exopolysaccharide matrix; food industry