Journal article
Eukaryotic interference with homoserine lactone mediated procaryotic signalling
Department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark1
University of New South Wales2
Section for Aquatic Microbiology and Seafood Hygiene, National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark3
National Institute of Aquatic Resources, Technical University of Denmark4
Department of Microbiology, Technical University of Denmark5
Center for Systems Microbiology, Department of Systems Biology, Technical University of Denmark6
Acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) plays 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.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 1996 |
Pages: | 6618-6622 |
ISSN: | 10678832 and 00219193 |
Types: | Journal article |
ORCIDs: | Gram, Lone and Molin, Søren |