Concept information
Preferred term
Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Biofilm Matrices
- Biofilm Matrix
- EPS Matrices
- EPS Matrix
- Matrix, Biofilm
- Matrix, EPS
Scope note
- Extracellular matrix formed by secreted polymeric organic compounds by microorganisms. This secreted compound is mostly polysaccharides but may include proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. The matrix facilitates attachment of microbes to form various BIOFILM communities.
History note
- 2019
In other languages
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Finnish
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mikro-organismien erittämä soluväliaine
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solunulkoinen polymeerinen matriksi
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Extracellulära polymera substanser
Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000077317
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