Quorum sensing and phytochemicals

Int J Mol Sci. 2013 Jun 17;14(6):12607-19. doi: 10.3390/ijms140612607.

Abstract

Most infectious diseases are caused by bacteria, which proliferate within quorum sensing (QS)-mediated biofilms. Efforts to block QS in bacteria and disrupt biofilms have enabled the identification of bioactive molecules that are also produced by plants. This mini review primarily focuses on natural QS inhibitors, which display potential for treating bacterial infections and also enhance the safety of food supply.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / metabolism
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / metabolism
  • Models, Biological
  • Phytochemicals / metabolism*
  • Phytochemicals / pharmacology
  • Quorum Sensing*

Substances

  • Phytochemicals