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The Pseudomonas Quinolone Signal (PQS): Not Just for Quorum Sensing Anymore

Authors :
Jinshui Lin
Juanli Cheng
Yao Wang
Xihui Shen
Source :
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 8 (2018)
Publication Year :
2018
Publisher :
Frontiers Media S.A., 2018.

Abstract

The Pseudomonas quinolone signal (PQS) has been studied primarily in the context of its role as a quorum-sensing signaling molecule. Recent data suggest, however, that this molecule may also function to mediate iron acquisition, cytotoxicity, outer-membrane vesicle biogenesis, or to exert host immune modulatory activities.

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Subjects :
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
PQS
quorum sensing
iron acquisition
cytotoxicity
outer-membrane vesicles
Microbiology
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Language :
English
ISSN :
22352988
Volume :
8
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.286512d964c4ea4b8c866c92c509b14
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3389/fcimb.2018.00230
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