Mathematical Description of Microbial Biofilms
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چکیده
We describe microbial communities denoted biofilms and efforts to model some of their important aspects, including quorum sensing, growth, mechanics, and antimicrobial tolerance mechanisms.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- SIAM Review
دوره 52 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010