"Biofilms" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Encrustations, formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedding in extracellular polymers, that adhere to surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; and catheters. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and antifouling agents.
| Descriptor ID |
D018441
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G06.120
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1999 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Biofilms" by people in Profiles.
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Condensins are essential for Pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal virulence through their control of lifestyle and virulence programs. Mol Microbiol. 2022 04; 117(4):937-957.
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Antibacterial efficacy of non-thermal atmospheric plasma against Streptococcus mutans biofilm grown on the surfaces of restorative resin composites. Sci Rep. 2021 12 10; 11(1):23800.
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Assessment of Streptococcus mutans biofilms on orthodontic adhesives over 7 days. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2021 Jul; 160(1):50-57.
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The evolution and changing ecology of the African hominid oral microbiome. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2021 05 18; 118(20).
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The role of extracellular DNA in the formation, architecture, stability, and treatment of bacterial biofilms. Biotechnol Bioeng. 2021 06; 118(6):2129-2141.
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Interaction between the Oral Microbiome and Dental Composite Biomaterials: Where We Are and Where We Should Go. J Dent Res. 2020 09; 99(10):1140-1149.
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Overcoming Multidrug Resistance and Biofilms of Pseudomonas aeruginosa with a Single Dual-Function Potentiator of ß-Lactams. ACS Infect Dis. 2020 05 08; 6(5):1085-1097.
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Monocyte metabolic reprogramming promotes pro-inflammatory activity and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm clearance. PLoS Pathog. 2020 03; 16(3):e1008354.
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Optimization of a real-time high-throughput assay for assessment of Streptococcus mutans metabolism and screening of antibacterial dental adhesives. Dent Mater. 2020 03; 36(3):353-365.
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"MINES" method for genomic DNA extraction from deep biosphere biofilms. J Microbiol Methods. 2019 12; 167:105730.