Quorum Sensing - The Science of Cellular Communication in Biohybrid Systems
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
"Quorum Sensing" is a pivotal work in the "Biohybrid Microswimmer" series that delves into the fascinating world of microbial communication, unraveling the science behind quorum sensing and its crucial role in the behavior and cooperation of microorganisms. With a clear focus on biotechnological applications, this book offers insight into the molecular processes that underpin microbial intelligence, shedding light on its potential to revolutionize various scientific fields Chapters Brief Overview: Quorum sensing-Introduces the concept of microbial communication, laying the foundation for the study of collective behavior in bacteria Qrr RNA-Explores the role of Qrr RNA in regulating quorum sensing in bacteria, emphasizing its contribution to microbial adaptation NAcyl homoserine lactone-Discusses the molecular mechanism behind NAcyl homoserine lactone, a key signaling molecule in quorum sensing Pseudomonas quinolone signal-Examines the Pseudomonas quinolone signal and its impact on bacterial biofilm formation and pathogenicity Sribosylhomocysteine lyase-Investigates the enzymatic processes involved in quorum sensing, focusing on Sribosylhomocysteine lyase and its biological implications Everett Peter Greenberg-Pays tribute to Everett Peter Greenberg’s pioneering work in the study of quorum sensing, highlighting his influence on the field Proteobiotics-Covers the emerging field of proteobiotics, discussing how proteins interact in the microbial environment to influence behavior Vibrio harveyi-Delves into the unique quorum sensing mechanisms in Vibrio harveyi, offering insights into marine microbial communication Autoinducer2-Focuses on Autoinducer2 as a universal signaling molecule in quorum sensing, contributing to interspecies communication Microbial intelligence-Explores the concept of microbial intelligence, where bacteria exhibit decisionmaking and collective behavior, akin to cognition Acylhomoserinelactone synthase-Describes the function and importance of acylhomoserinelactone synthase in the biosynthesis of quorumsensing molecules Cholera autoinducer1-Investigates the role of cholera autoinducer1 in Vibrio cholerae virulence, contributing to its pathogenic mechanisms Myxococcus-Focuses on the unique behavior of Myxococcus bacteria, which rely on quorum sensing for coordinated group activities like predation and aggregation Aliivibrio fischeri-Examines Aliivibrio fischeri and its symbiotic relationship with marine organisms, highlighting the role of bioluminescence in quorum sensing Bioluminescent bacteria-Explores the bioluminescence in bacteria, linking it to quorum sensing and its applications in biotechnology Autoinducer-Discusses the general role of autoinducers in quorum sensing, highlighting their widespread importance in microbial communication Lactonase-Investigates lactonases and their ability to degrade quorumsensing molecules, providing insight into microbial regulation and potential therapeutic applications Bonnie Bassler-Highlights Bonnie Bassler’s groundbreaking work in the field of quorum sensing, emphasizing her contributions to understanding bacterial communication LuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain-Focuses on the LuxRtype DNAbinding HTH domain, a crucial protein in the regulation of quorum sensing in bacteria 4,5Dihydroxy2,3pentanedione-Describes the role of 4,5dihydroxy2,3pentanedione in bacterial communication and its potential applications in medical microbiology Interspecies quorum sensing-Explores interspecies quorum sensing, where different microbial species communicate and coordinate, a key aspect in microbial ecology
Available since: 03/17/2025.
Print length: 192 pages.
