Techniques to study biofilm formation in enteric pathogens

What is it about?

This publication highlights methodology and data results for investigating bile salt-induced biofilm formation in enteric bacterial pathogens.

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Why is it important?

Most bacterial pathogens that infect the gastrointestinal tract are exposed to bile in the small intestine. Bile, which aids in digestion, also helps to protect the host by killing bacteria. However, many enteric pathogens are able to resist the bactericidal conditions of bile. One conserved approach for bile resistance is through biofilm formation. This publication highlights the methodology to study biofilm formation in enteric bacterial pathogens.