Progress in and promise of bacterial quorum sensing research
This Review highlights how we can build upon the relatively new and rapidly developing
field of research into bacterial quorum sensing (QS). We now have a depth of knowledge …
field of research into bacterial quorum sensing (QS). We now have a depth of knowledge …
The adaptive evolution of virulence: a review of theoretical predictions and empirical tests
Why is it that some parasites cause high levels of host damage (ie virulence) whereas others
are relatively benign? There are now numerous reviews of virulence evolution in the …
are relatively benign? There are now numerous reviews of virulence evolution in the …
Acyl-homoserine lactone quorum sensing: from evolution to application
M Schuster, D Joseph Sexton, SP Diggle… - Annual review of …, 2013 - annualreviews.org
Quorum sensing (QS) is a widespread process in bacteria that employs autoinducing
chemical signals to coordinate diverse, often cooperative activities such as …
chemical signals to coordinate diverse, often cooperative activities such as …
Bacterial quorum sensing and microbial community interactions
Many bacteria use a cell-cell communication system called quorum sensing to coordinate
population density-dependent changes in behavior. Quorum sensing involves production of …
population density-dependent changes in behavior. Quorum sensing involves production of …
The current knowledge on the pathogenesis of tissue and medical device-related biofilm infections
EG Di Domenico, A Oliva, M Guembe - Microorganisms, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biofilm is the trigger for the majority of infections caused by the ability of microorganisms to
adhere to tissues and medical devices. Microbial cells embedded in the biofilm matrix are …
adhere to tissues and medical devices. Microbial cells embedded in the biofilm matrix are …
Ten recent insights for our understanding of cooperation
Since Hamilton published his seminal papers in 1964, our understanding of the importance
of cooperation for life on Earth has evolved beyond recognition. Early research was focused …
of cooperation for life on Earth has evolved beyond recognition. Early research was focused …
Leaf Extracts of Mangifera indica L. Inhibit Quorum Sensing – Regulated Production of Virulence Factors and Biofilm in Test Bacteria
Quorum sensing (QS) is a global gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria for various traits
including virulence factors. Disabling QS system with anti-infective agent is considered as a …
including virulence factors. Disabling QS system with anti-infective agent is considered as a …
Quorum-sensing and cheating in bacterial biofilms
R Popat, SA Crusz, M Messina… - … of the Royal …, 2012 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The idea from human societies that self-interest can lead to a breakdown of cooperation at
the group level is sometimes termed the public goods dilemma. We tested this idea in the …
the group level is sometimes termed the public goods dilemma. We tested this idea in the …
Sub-MICs of Mentha piperita essential oil and menthol inhibits AHL mediated quorum sensing and biofilm of Gram-negative bacteria
Bacterial quorum sensing (QS) is a density dependent communication system that regulates
the expression of certain genes including production of virulence factors in many pathogens …
the expression of certain genes including production of virulence factors in many pathogens …
Convergent gain and loss of genomic islands drive lifestyle changes in plant-associated Pseudomonas
Host-associated bacteria can have both beneficial and detrimental effects on host health.
While some of the molecular mechanisms that determine these outcomes are known, little is …
While some of the molecular mechanisms that determine these outcomes are known, little is …