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Definitions for extracellular polymeric substance
ex·tra·cel·lu·lar po·ly·mer·ic sub·stance

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  1. Extracellular polymeric substance

    Extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) are natural polymers of high molecular weight secreted by microorganisms into their environment. EPSs establish the functional and structural integrity of biofilms, and are considered the fundamental component that determines the physicochemical properties of a biofilm. EPS in the matrix of biofilms provides compositional support and protection of microbial communities from the harsh environments. Components of EPS can be of different classes of polysaccharides, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, Lipopolysaccharides, and minerals.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of extracellular polymeric substance in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of extracellular polymeric substance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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