Maggot excretions inhibit biofilm formation on biomaterials.
Cazander
Gwendolyn
G
Department of Trauma Surgery, VU University Medical Center, PO Box 7057, 1007 MB, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. G.Cazander@vumc.nl
van de Veerdonk
Mariëlle C
MC
Vandenbroucke-Grauls
Christina M J E
CM
Schreurs
Marco W J
MW
Jukema
Gerrolt N
GN
D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000378:metabolism / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D018441:Biofilms / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D007814:Larva / Q000378:metabolism*; D020959:Polyethylene; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D016459:Prosthesis-Related Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013193:Stainless Steel; D013997:Time Factors; D014025:Titanium
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D013193:Stainless Steel; D020959:Polyethylene; D014025:Titanium