Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix

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.

Year introduced: 2019

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Tree Number(s): A20.593.500, G06.120.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000077317

Entry Terms:

• EPS Matrix
• EPS Matrices
• Matrix, EPS
• Biofilm Matrix
• Biofilm Matrices
• Matrix, Biofilm
• Extracellular Polymeric Substances
• Extracellular Polymeric Substance
• Polymeric Substance, Extracellular
• Exopolymers
• Exopolymer

Previous Indexing:

• Extracellular Matrix (2001-2018)
• Polysaccharides, Bacterial (1985-2018)

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Anatomy Category
Bacterial Structures
Biofilms
Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix

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Microbiological Phenomena
Biofilms
Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix