Quorum Sensing Systems in Microorganisms and Their Potential Applications

Siyuan Xu

doi:10.54097/wf492502

Authors

Siyuan Xu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/wf492502

Keywords:

Quorum Sensing, Signaling Molecules, Applications

Abstract

Quorum sensing (QS) is an important communication mechanism between microorganisms and can affect their own metabolic functions. At present, the research on microbial QS mainly focuses on the potential hazards of pathogenicity and drug resistance of pathogens, but the application value of QS in various fields of human production and life is relatively little understood. This article systematically sorts out the QS systems of major microorganisms, introduces their application prospects in environmental protection, food industry, human health and bioengineering, and provides a certain reference for the efficient use of microbial QS.

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