Abstract
Degradation of the quorum-sensing signal molecule N-acyl-L-homoserine lactone (AHL) in cocultures was verified with Bacillus cereus and Yersinia enterocolitica in culture medium and in pork extract. Results showed evidence of microbial interaction when the AHL-degrading bacterium and AHL-producing bacterium were cocultured in a food-simulating condition.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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4-Butyrolactone / analogs & derivatives*
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4-Butyrolactone / metabolism
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Animals
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Bacillus cereus / metabolism*
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Biodegradation, Environmental
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Culture Media
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Meat / microbiology*
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Quorum Sensing*
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Swine
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Yersinia enterocolitica / metabolism
Substances
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Culture Media
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homoserine lactone
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4-Butyrolactone