Biofilms

Content: 
Contributors to volume 30
Pages xi-xvi

Preface
Page xvii
Ron J. Doyle

Volumes in series
Pages xix-xxxvii

[1] Reporter systems for microscopic analysis of microbial biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 3-20
Darren R. Korber, Gideon M. Wolfaardt, Volker Brözel, Raynard MacDonald, Tanja Niepel

[2] Molecular tools for study of biofilm physiology Original Research Article
Pages 20-42
Bjarke Bak Christensen, Claus Sternberg, Jens Bo Andersen, Robert J. Palmer Jr., Alex Toftgaard Nielsen, Michael Givskov, SГёren Molin

[3] Quorum sensing signals in development of Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 43-55
Matthew R. Parsek, E. Peter Greenberg

[4] Monitoring gene expression in biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 56-79
Claire Prigent-Combaret, Philippe Lejeune

[5] In Situ analysis of microbial biofilms by rRNA-targeted oligonucleotide probing Original Research Article
Pages 79-91
Werner Manz

[6] Genetic approaches to study of biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 91-109
George A. O'Toole, Leslie A. Pratt, Paula I. Watnick, Dianne K. Newman, Valerie B. Weaver, Roberto Kolter

[7] Identifying in Vivo expressed streptococcal genes in endocarditis Original Research Article
Pages 109-116
Lin Tao, Mark C. Herzberg

[8] Quorum sensing, gene expression, and Pseudomonas biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 117-128
Teresa R. De Kievit, Barbara H. Iglewski

[9] Confocal laser scanning microscopy for analysis of microbial biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 131-142,IN1,143-144
John R. Lawrence, Thomas R. Neu

[10] Lectin-binding analysis in biofilm systems Original Research Article
Pages 145-150,IN3-IN4,151-152
Thomas R. Neu, John R. Lawrence

[11] Spatially resolved, quantitative determination of luciferase activity by photon-counting microscopy Original Research Article
Pages 152-160
Robert J. Palmer Jr., David C. White

[12] Microscopy flowcells: Perfusion chambers for real-time study of biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 160-166
Robert J. Palmer Jr.

[13] Fluorescent probes applied to physiological characterization of bacterial biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 166-178
John T. Lisle, Philip S. Stewart, Gordon A. McFeters

[14] Deconvolution fluorescence microscopy for observation and analysis of membrane biofilm architecture Original Research Article
Pages 178-182,IN5,183-194
Don Phipps, Grisel Rodriguez, Harry Ridgway

[15] Bacterial biofilms: Strategies for preparing glycocalyx for electron microscopy Original Research Article
Pages 194-203
Theresa A. Fassel, Charles E. Edmiston Jr.

[16] Robbins device in biofilm research Original Research Article
Pages 207-215
Arsalan Kharazmi, Birgit Giwercman, Niels HГёiby

[17] Controlled environment model for accumulation of biofilms of oral bacteria Original Research Article
Pages 216-224
George H.W. Bowden

[18] Laminar flow chamber for continuous monitoring of biofilm formation and succession Original Research Article
Pages 224-232
Manfred S. Zinn, Robin D. Kirkegaard, Robert J. Palmer Jr., David C. White

[19] Perfused biofilm fermenters Original Research Article
Pages 232-248
David Allison, Tomas Maira-Litran, Peter Gilbert

[20] Laboratory techniques for studying biofilm growth, physiology, and gene expression in flowing systems and porous media Original Research Article
Pages 248-264
Robert J.C. McLean, Marvin Whiteley, Brian C. Hoskins, Paul D. Majors, Mukul M. Sharma

[21] Use of constant depth film fermentor in studies of biofilms of oral bacteria Original Research Article
Pages 264-279
Michael Wilson

[22] Use of continuous flow techniques in modeling dental plaque biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 279-296
David J. Bradshaw, Philip D. Marsh

[23] Steady-state biofilm: Practical and theoretical models Original Research Article
Pages 296-322
George Dibdin, Julian Wimpenny

[24] Spatial organization of oral bacteria in biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 322-332
Paul E. Kolenbrander, Roxanna N. Andersen, Karen Kazmerzak, Rosemary Wu, Robert J. Palmer Jr.

[25] Biofilm formation in hyperthermophilic archaea Original Research Article
Pages 335-349
Patricia L. Hartzell, Jack Millstein, Christopher LaPaglia

[26] Use of conductance measurements for determination of enzymatic degradation of microbial biofilm Original Research Article
Pages 353-361
Charlotte Johansen, Berit K. Bredtved, SГёren MГёller

[27] Evaluation and quantification of bacterial attachment, microbial activity, and biocide efficacy by microcalorimetry Original Research Article
Pages 361-374
Wolfgang Sand, Henry von RГЁge

[28] Surface analysis by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in study of bioadhesion and biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 375-389
Yves F. DufrГЄne, Christophe J.P. Boonaert, Paul G. Rouxhet

[29] Evaluating biofilm activity in response to mass transfer-limited bioavailability of sorbed nutrients Original Research Article
Pages 393-402
Ryan N. Jordan

[30] Bacterial survival in biofilms: Probes for exopolysaccharide and its hydrolysis, and measurements of intra- and interphase mass fluxes Original Research Article
Pages 403-426
Ronald Weiner, E. Seagren, C. Arnosti, E. Quintero

[31] Biosurfactants produced by Lactobacillus Original Research Article
Pages 426-433
Gregor Reid, Christine Heinemann, Martine Velraeds, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher

[32] Proteome analysis of biofilms: Growth of Bacillus subtilis on solid medium as model Original Research Article
Pages 433-441
Brian S. Miller, Maria R. Diaz-Torres

[33] Physiologic homeostasis and stress responses in oral biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 441-460
Robert A. Burne, Robert G. Quivey Jr., Robert E. Marquis

[34] Biofouling of membranes: Membrane preparation, characterization, and analysis of bacterial adhesion Original Research Article
Pages 463-494
Harry Ridgway, Kenneth Ishida, Grisel Rodriguez, Jana Safarik, Tom Knoell, Richard Bold

[35] Simple physical model to study formation and physiology of biofilms on urethral catheters Original Research Article
Pages 494-501
David J. Stickler, Nicola S. Morris, Carole Winters

[36] Studying initial phase of biofilm formation: Molecular interaction of host proteins and bacterial surface components Original Research Article
Pages 501-513
Atsuo Amano, Ichiro Nakagawa, Shigeyuki Hamada

[37] Studying biofilm formation of mutanss streptococci Original Research Article
Pages 513-523
Shigetada Kawabata, Shigeyuki Hamada

[38] Models for studying initial adhesion and surface growth in biofilm formation on surfaces Original Research Article
Pages 523-534
Bart Gottenbos, Henny C. van der Mei, Henk J. Busscher

[39] Recovery and characterization of biofilm bacteria associated with medical devices Original Research Article
Pages 535-551
Marc W. Mittelman

[40] Primary adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to inanimate surfaces including biomaterials Original Research Article
Pages 551-557
Donald G. Ahearn, Roya N. Borazjani, Robert B. Simmons, Manal M. Gabriel

[41] Biofilm and biofilm-related encrustation of urinary tract devices Original Research Article
Pages 558-566
Michael M. Tunney, David S. Jones, Sean P. Gorman

[42] Detection of prosthetic joint biofilm infection using immunological and molecular techniques Original Research Article
Pages 566-576
Michael M. Tunney, Sheila Patrick, Martin D. Curran, Gordon Ramage, Neil Anderson, Richard I. Davis, Sean P. Gorman, James R. Nixon

[43] In vitro and in Vivo models of bacterial biofilms Original Research Article
Pages 577-595
Hiroshi Yasuda, Tetsufumi Koga, Takashi Fukuoka

[44] Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm sensitivity to biocides: Use of hydrogen peroxide as model antimicrobial agent for examining resistance mechanisms Original Research Article
Pages 599-608
Daniel J. Hassett, James G. Elkins, Ju-Fang Ma, Timothy R. McDermott

[45] Measuring antimicrobial effects on biofilm bacteria: From laboratory to field Original Research Article
Pages 608-628
Nick Zelver, Marty Hamilton, Betsey Pitts, Darla Goeres, Diane Walker, Paul Sturman, Joanna Heersink

[46] Quantitative assessment of biocide control of biofilms including legionella pneumophila using total viable counts, fluorescence microscopy, and image analysis Original Research Article
Pages 629-637
J.T. Walker, A.D. Roberts, V.J. Lucas, M.A. Roper, R.G. Brown

[47] Quantifying effects of antifouling paints on microbial biofilm formation Original Research Article
Pages 637-644
Joseph J. Cooney, Ruey-Jing Tang

[48] Candida biofilms and their susceptibility to antifungal agents Original Research Article
Pages 644-656
George S. Baillie, L.Julia Douglas

[49] Enhanced bacterial biofilm control using electromagnetic fields in combination with antibiotics Original Research Article
Pages 656-670
B.R. McLeod, S. Fortun, J.W. Costerton, P.S. Stewart

Author index
Pages 671-699

Subject index
Pages 701-720