Microbiology: Social Suicide for a Good Cause

Current Biology : CB
Anna C Zemke, Jennifer M Bomberger

Abstract

Extracellular DNA is an important component of the biofilm matrix. Now, Pseudomonas aeruginosa is shown to control autolysis through the production of HQNO, a quorum-sensing-regulated respiratory poison. Thus, HQNO-driven autolysis links programmed cell death with quorum sensing and biofilm formation.

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Jun 6, 2020·Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology·Subendu Sarkar

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