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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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

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

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16 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2019

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Previous Indexing

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

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  1. A20.593w.500
  2. G06.120w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000077317. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000077317
  2. Extracellular Polymeric Substance Matrix. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96922304