Mary Bacalso

Biofilm Formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa PA14 required lasI and Stimulated by the Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal although Salicylic Acid Inhibition is Independent of the pqs Pathway

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a ubiquitous, opportunistic pathogen responsible for many nosocomial infections, and is often difficult to treat due to its ability to produce biofilm. Biofilms can increase resistance to antimicrobial agents by up to 1000-fold and is controlled by quoru...