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Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications
Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng.2023, 11, 1586.
Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11, 1586.
Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng.2023, 11, 1586.
Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11, 1586.
Abstract
Quorum sensing (QS), a well-established phenomenon in microorganisms, involves the communication between cells through chemical signals, which is dependent on cell density. Extensive research has been conducted on this microbial ability, encompassing the early stages of understanding QS to the latest advancements in the identification and characterization of its mechanisms. This minireview comprehensively examines the role of QS in various aspects, including biofilm formation, virulence in pathogenic bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori and Pseudomonas sp., as well as its influence on biogeochemical cycling in deep-sea environments. Furthermore, future progress in the field will be achieved by combining state-of-the-art methods for observing QS in the deep sea with a deeper understanding of the underlying processes, which will facilitate the engineering of microorganisms for improved degradation of persistent environmental pollutants and other biotechnological applications.
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science
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