| Literature DB >> 8932319 |
M Givskov1, R de Nys, M Manefield, L Gram, R Maximilien, L Eberl, S Molin, P D Steinberg, S Kjelleberg.
Abstract
Acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) play a widespread role in intercellular communication among bacteria. The Australian macroalga Delisea pulchra produces secondary metabolites which have structural similarities to AHL molecules. We report here that these metabolites inhibited AHL-controlled processes in prokaryotes. Our results suggest that the interaction between higher organisms and their surface-associated bacteria may be mediated by interference with bacterial regulatory systems.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8932319 PMCID: PMC178549 DOI: 10.1128/jb.178.22.6618-6622.1996
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Bacteriol ISSN: 0021-9193 Impact factor: 3.490