Microbial Biofilms: Challenges and Advances in Metabolomic Study

A book in the Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Series explores the metabolomic characteristics of bacterial biofilms, their formation, and related infections, including oral biofilms and nosocomial microbes. It highlights recent advancements in metabolomics studies and their potential for inhibiting biofilms and treating related infections.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 452 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Microbial Biofilms: Challenges and Advances in Metabolomic Study is a comprehensive volume in the Advances in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Series. This book delves into the intricate characteristics of bacterial biofilms, focusing on their metabolomic profile and the analytical techniques employed to study these biofilms, their formation, and the associated infections. The volume encompasses a wide range of biofilms, including oral biofilms and those formed by nosocomial microbes, and highlights innovative strategies for targeting metabolic pathways to inhibit biofilm formation. Additionally, it provides detailed descriptions of various metabolomics studies, such as those involving oral biofilms and biofilms associated with nosocomial microbes. Furthermore, the book underscores recent advancements in metabolomics research, encompassing biofilms, related infections, their pathogenesis, and contemporary treatment approaches. This resource is invaluable for scientists and researchers engaged in biofilm studies, providing valuable insights into the molecular-level metabolomic changes occurring within the participating microorganisms. It also holds significant appeal to clinicians and health professionals involved in the treatment of biofilm-mediated chronic infections, as it sheds light on the pathogenic consequences of the intricate small molecular interactions within biofilms.

Weight: 940g
Dimension: 191 x 236 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323957151