Quorum Sensing [quorum sensing]

topical
45
Terms

quorum quenching

 

Quorum Quenching

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Definition

A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.

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D053038 MeSH Browser
CUI
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Previous indexing
Cell Communication (1994-2006)
History note
2007
Public note
2007

Allowable subheadings

DE
drug effects 11
ES
ethics 0
GE
genetics 7
IM
immunology 1
PH
physiology 5
RE
radiation effects 0

G Phenomena and Processes
G04 Cell Physiological Phenomena 514
G04.085 Cell Communication 216
G04.085.100 Autocrine Communication 14
G04.085.155 Bystander Effect 10
G04.085.300 Embryonic Induction 13
G04.085.600 Paracrine Communication 27
G04.085.700 Quorum Sensing 45
G06 Microbiological Phenomena 96
G06.550 Microbial Interactions 45
G06.550.050 Antibiosis 41
G06.550.700 Quorum Sensing 45
G06.550.800 Symbiosis 246

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