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SnapShot: Bacterial Quorum Sensing

Author(s) -

Michaela J. Eickhoff,

Bonnie L. Bassler

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

cell

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 26.304

H-Index - 776

eISSN - 1097-4172

pISSN - 0092-8674

DOI - 10.1016/j.cell.2018.08.003

Subject(s) - quorum sensing , snapshot (computer storage) , autoinducer , biology , biofilm , bacteria , population , computational biology , computer science , genetics , database , demography , sociology

Quorum sensing (QS) is a chemical communication process that bacteria use to orchestrate group behaviors. QS involves the production, release, and population-wide detection of signaling molecules called autoinducers. QS-controlled behaviors are unproductive when undertaken by a single bacterium but become effective when performed by the group. This SnapShot highlights model QS circuits, the molecules used for communication, QS-controlled behaviors, and exciting future challenges. To view this SnapShot, open or download the PDF.

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