Implication of Quorum Sensing System in Biofilm Formation and Virulence

This book illustrates the importance and significance of Quorum sensing (QS), it’s critical roles in regulating diverse cellular functions in microbes, including bioluminescence, virulence, pathogenesis, gene expression, biofilm formation and antibiotic resistance. Microbes can coordinate population...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Pallaval Veera Bramhachari (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore Springer Nature Singapore 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Module 1_Introduction to Microbial Quorum Sensing
  • Module 2_Functional Aspects of Quorum Sensing in Microbes
  • Module 3_Quorum Sensing regulated behaviors in Fungi
  • Module 4_Quorum Sensing regulated behaviours in Gram- Negative bacteria
  • Module 5_QS-regulated behaviours in Gram- Positive bacteria