Journal Article 148349-72-8 A.C., alternative current AFM AFM, atomic force microscopy Adhesion forces Bacterial Proteins CAP, cold atmospheric plasma Cold atmospheric plasma-treatment Crl protein, Bacteria CsgD protein, E coli ECM, extracellular matrix Escherichia coli Proteins Material modification PBS, phosphate buffer solution PCTFE, polychlorofluoroethylene Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Surface topography TJA, total joint arthroplasty TJR, total joint replacement Trans-Activators UHMWPE UHMWPE, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene XLPE, highly cross-linked polyethylene osmolarity response regulator proteins sccm, standard cubic centimetre per minute slm, standard litre per minute