Inactivation of bacterial quorum sensing signals N-acyl homoserine lactones is widespread in yeasts.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.funbio.2017.10.006
Abstract: The inactivation of quorum sensing signals, a phenomenon known as quorum quenching, has been described in diverse microorganisms, though it remains almost unexplored in yeasts. Beyond the well-known properties of these microorganisms for the industry… read more here.
Keywords: sensing signals; quorum sensing; inactivation bacterial; quenching activities ... See more keywords
Targeting and inactivation of bacterial toxins by human defensins
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DOI: 10.1515/hsz-2017-0106
Abstract: Abstract Defensins, as a prominent family of antimicrobial peptides (AMP), are major effectors of the innate immunity with a broad range of immune modulatory and antimicrobial activities. In particular, defensins are the only recognized fast-response… read more here.
Keywords: toxins human; inactivation bacterial; targeting inactivation; bacterial toxins ... See more keywords