Biofilm formation mechanism in fungi
Anatolian Journal of Botany, vol.4, no.2, pp.116-120, 2020 (TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 4 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.30616/ajb.778072
- Journal Name: Anatolian Journal of Botany
- Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.116-120
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
The biofilm problem is a problem that is commonly encountered in many areas of industry and causes serious economic losses. It is stated in the literature that biofilms can be removed from surfaces by appropriate cleaning methods. However, biofilm formation gains continuity over time. Biofilm studies are generally on bacteria. Microorganisms that cause infection in humans include bacteria, viruses, and fungi. In biofilm-borne infections, there may be only one or a combination of various microorganisms. Nowadays, new searches are in progress due to the ineffectiveness of synthetic drugs against fungal diseases, their side effects, and the increase of the number of pathogenic microorganisms that are rapidly resistant to existing antifungals. Therefore, the prevention of biofilm formation is now one of the most important studies worldwide.