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Biofilm Matrixome: Extracellular Components in Structured Microbial Communities

Trends in Microbiology, ISSN: 0966-842X, Vol: 28, Issue: 8, Page: 668-681
2020
  • 800
    Citations
  • 0
    Usage
  • 1,148
    Captures
  • 2
    Mentions
  • 1
    Social Media
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  • Citations
    800
  • Captures
    1,148
  • Mentions
    2
    • News Mentions
      1
      • News
        1
    • References
      1
      • Wikipedia
        1
  • Social Media
    1
    • Shares, Likes & Comments
      1
      • Facebook
        1

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