Can filamentous fungi form biofilms?

摘要: The discovery of biofilm formation in bacteria and yeasts has led to a better understanding microbial ecology new insights into the mechanisms virulence persistence pathogenic microorganisms. However, it is generally assumed that filamentous fungi, some which have significant impact on our health or economy, do not form biofilms. In contrast this assumption, here we discuss recent findings supporting hypothesis surface-associated fungi can Based these previous models for bacterial yeast systems, propose preliminary criteria model by fungi.