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World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. Aug 15, 2014; 5(3): 122-132
Published online Aug 15, 2014. doi: 10.4291/wjgp.v5.i3.122
Biofilms and Helicobacter pylori: Dissemination and persistence within the environment and host
Steven L Percival, Louise Suleman
Steven L Percival, Surface Science Research Centre and Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Merseyside L69 3BX, United Kingdom
Louise Suleman, Musculoskeletal Biology, Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Leahurst, Neston CH64 7TE, United Kingdom
Author contributions: Percival SL performed the literature search and prepared the original draft; Suleman L edited and supplemented the manuscript.
Correspondence to: Steven L Percival, PhD, Professor, Surface Science Research Centre and Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, Merseyside L69 3BX, United Kingdom. steven.percival@liverpool.ac.uk
Telephone: +44-161-3017560 Fax: +44-161-3017565
Received: January 10, 2014
Revised: April 17, 2014
Accepted: May 16, 2014
Published online: August 15, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: The ability of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) to form biofilms is fundamental to its pathogenicity. Research into the mechanisms behind H. pylori resuscitation from coccoid to virulent spiral forms will aid a better understanding into infection recurrence in the host and the external environment.