Correction: Optimizing chitosan derived from Metapenaeus affinis: a novel anti-biofilm agent against Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Anali Riahi, Hadideh Mabudi, Elahe Tajbakhsh, Laleh Roomiani, Hasan Momtaz

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Accumulation of NH4+ and NO3− inside Biofilms of Natural Microbial Consortia: Implication on Nutrients Seasonal Dynamic in Aquatic Ecosystems by Andi Kurniawan, Tatsuya Yamamoto

“…Microbial biofilms are ubiquitous in aquatic ecosystems. Inside the biofilm is the nutrient-rich microenvironment promoted by the accumulation of the nutrient ions such as NH4+ and NO3− from surrounding water. …”
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Kinetics of Organic Biodegradation and Biogas Production in the Pilot-Scale Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) for Piggery Wastewater Treatment by Thi Ha Nguyen, Manh Khai Nguyen, Thi Hoang Oanh Le, Thanh Tu Bui, Trong Hieu Nguyen, Truong Quan Nguyen, Anh van Ngo

“…In this research, the kinetics of COD biodegradation and biogas production in a moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR) at pilot scale (10 m3) for piggery wastewater treatment were investigated. …”
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Platelet-rich fibrin obtained from different protocols affects the formation of the in vitro multispecies subgingival biofilm associated with periodontitis by Fabio Hideaki Uyeda, Gustavo Quilles Vargas, Larissa Matias Malavazi, Tatiane Tiemi Macedo, Aline Paim de Abreu Paulo Gomes, Manuela Rocha Bueno, Pedro Henrique Moreira Paulo Tolentino, Lucas Daylor Aguiar da Silva, Luciene Cristina Figueiredo, Jamil Awad Shibli, Bruno Bueno-Silva

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NIR‐II emissive biohybrid nanovesicles as mild‐temperature photothermal antibiofilm agents against acute bacterial skin and skin‐structure infections by Ji Wang, Zhihao Wu, Xiaoxi Ma, Zhihui Huang, Haorong Dong, Jinxin Zhang, Xiaoming Liu, Pengfei Zhang, Shuhuai Yao

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The potential of fungi-bacterial biofilm, compost, and LOF compared with chemical fertilization in supporting the growth of pakcoi (Brassica rapa var chinensis) by Rosariastuti Retno, Rosada Hanifati, Sutami, Irawan Evi, Nugraha Setyo, Simamarta Rumella, Haryuni

“…This study aims to determine the effect of Biofilm Biofertilizer, Compost, and Liquid Organic Fertilizer (LOF) on the growth of pakcoi plants. …”
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Biofilm formation and surface characteristics of conventional glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, and GC gold hybrid restorative material by Amutha Mathu Vimala Soorya, Vishnu Rekha Chamarthi, Mahalakshmi Krishnan, Dhanraj Kalaivanan, Santham Krishnamoorthy, Sumaiyya Saleem, Sai Sarath Kumar Kothimbakkam, Santhosh Priya Appiya Krishnan Ramnath Babu

“…There was a significant difference in S. mutans biofilm formation among the groups (P< 0.001), but S. oralis biofilm was not significantly different (P=0.063). …”
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Relationships Between <i>Candida auris</i> and the Rest of the <i>Candida</i> World—Analysis of Dual-Species Biofilms and Infections by Monika Janeczko, Tomasz Skrzypek

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Bap, a biofilm matrix protein of Staphylococcus aureus prevents cellular internalization through binding to GP96 host receptor. by Jaione Valle, Cristina Latasa, Carmen Gil, Alejandro Toledo-Arana, Cristina Solano, José R Penadés, Iñigo Lasa

“…However, little is known about its responsibility in the interaction of biofilm cells with host tissues. Staphylococcus aureus, a leading cause of biofilm-associated chronic infections, is able to develop a biofilm built on a proteinaceous Bap-mediated matrix. …”
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RETRACTED: Genotypic investigation of drugs resistance and biofilm genes among ciprofloxacin-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from burn patients by Al-Salami Mohammed Abbas Farman, Tuwaij Nabil Salim Saaid

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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Agents, Irrigation Solutions, and Surface Disinfection Techniques for Preventing Bacterial Contamination and Biofilm Formation on Implant Surfaces In Vitro by PS Priyadharsana, Vertika Dubey, Prabhleen Kaur, Priya Nagar, J Chethan, BB Priyanka

“…Background: Peri-implant diseases, driven by bacterial biofilms, threaten long-term implant success. This study evaluated various antimicrobial agents for preventing bacterial contamination and biofilm formation on implant surfaces. …”
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Aqueous spice extracts as alternative antimycotics to control highly drug resistant extensive biofilm forming clinical isolates of Candida albicans. by Bindu Sadanandan, Vaniyamparambath Vijayalakshmi, Priya Ashrit, Uddagiri Venkanna Babu, Lakavalli Mohan Sharath Kumar, Vasulingam Sampath, Kalidas Shetty, Amruta Purushottam Joglekar, Rashmi Awaknavar

“…Candida albicans form biofilm by associating with biotic and abiotic surfaces. …”
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Comparative metabolic study of planktonic and sessile cells in Salmonella Enteritidis ATCC 13076: Elucidating metabolic pathways driving biofilm formation. by Yuliany Guillín, Claudia Ortiz, William Hidalgo

“…Microorganisms tend to accumulate on surfaces, forming aggregates such as biofilms, which grant them resistance to various environmental stressors and antimicrobial agents. …”
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Candida albicans mannans mediate Streptococcus mutans exoenzyme GtfB binding to modulate cross-kingdom biofilm development in vivo. by Geelsu Hwang, Yuan Liu, Dongyeop Kim, Yong Li, Damian J Krysan, Hyun Koo

“…Candida albicans is frequently detected with heavy infection by Streptococcus mutans in plaque-biofilms from children with early-childhood caries (ECC). …”
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An Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Tormentic Acid Congener and Extracts From Callistemon viminalis on Selected ESKAPE Pathogens and Effects on Biofilm Formation by Tafadzwa Chipenzi, Genuine Baloyi, Tatenda Mudondo, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama

“…The extracts and tormentic acid congener caused detachment of biofilms and decreased the release of extracellular DNA and capsular polysaccharides from biofilms of P. aeruginosa and S. aureus. …”
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Resistance Modulation Action, Time-Kill Kinetics Assay, and Inhibition of Biofilm Formation Effects of Plumbagin from Plumbago zeylanica Linn by Emmanuel B. A. Adusei, Reimmel K. Adosraku, James Oppong-Kyekyeku, Cedric D. K. Amengor, Yakubu Jibira

“…Plumbagin demonstrated strong inhibition of biofilm formation activity at concentrations of 128, 64, and 32 μg/mL against the test microorganisms compared with ciprofloxacin. …”
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Growth of Photosynthetic Biofilms and Fe, Pb, Cu, and Zn Speciation in Unsaturated Columns with Calcareous Mine Tailings from Arid Zones by J. V. García-Meza, M. I. Contreras-Aganza, J. Castro-Larragoitia, R. H. Lara

“…Earlier studies showed that photosynthetic biofilms may act as a physical barrier against oxygen diffusion. …”
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Coexistence of Virulence Factors and Efflux Pump Genes in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Analysis of Biofilm-Forming Strains from Iran by Shahram Shahraki Zahedani, Hamed Tahmasebi, Mojdeh Jahantigh

“…Also, 19 isolates (22.47%) were classified as strong biofilm, 29 isolates (21.34%) as moderate biofilm, and 3 (11.23%) isolates as weak biofilm producers. …”
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Soft Lithography and Minimally Human Invasive Technique for Rapid Screening of Oral Biofilm Formation on New Microfabricated Dental Material Surfaces by Marta Alvarez-Escobar, Sidónio C. Freitas, Derek Hansford, Fernando J. Monteiro, Alejandro Pelaez-Vargas

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Formação de biofilme e produção de pigmento azul por Pseudomonas: o impacto na indústria de lácteos by Nayara Aparecida da Silva Costa, Rafaela da Silva Rodrigues, Antônio Fernandes de Carvalho, Solimar Gonçalves Machado

“…Pseudomonas spp. são problemáticas na indústria alimentícia pois, além de produzir enzimas proteolíticas e lipolíticas, são capazes de formar biofilme e produzir pigmentos. Os biofilmes são estruturas mais resistentes a sanitizantes e podem resultar na contaminação dos alimentos alterando textura, cor, sabor e outros parâmetros sensoriais. …”
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