Cell-cell communication, or quorum sensing, is a widespread phenomenon in bacteria that
is used to coordinate gene expression among local populations. Its use by bacterial …

Numerous species of bacteria employ a mechanism of intercellular communication known
as quorum sensing. This signaling process allows the cells comprising a bacterial colony to …

▪ Abstract Quorum sensing is an example of community behavior prevalent among diverse
bacterial species. The term “quorum sensing” describes the ability of a microorganism to …

Natural products have historically been a rich source of diverse chemical matter with
numerous biological activities, and have played an important role in drug discovery in many …

Novel molecular tools have been constructed which allow for in situ detection of N-acyl
homoserine lactone (AHL)-mediated quorum sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms …

Traditional treatment of infectious diseases is based on compounds that aim to kill or inhibit
bacterial growth. A major concern with this approach is the frequently observed …

In the last decade the screening of microalgae, especially the cyanobacteria (blue-green
algae), for antibiotics and pharmacologically active compounds has received ever …

Acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) play a widespread role in intercellular communication
among bacteria. The Australian macroalga Delisea pulchra produces secondary metabolites …

Acylated homoserine lactone molecules are used by a number of gram-negative bacteria to
regulate cell density-dependent gene expression by a mechanism known as quorum …

Microalgae have found commercial applications as natural sources of valuable
macromolecules, including carotenoids, long‐chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, and …