A covariation analysis reveals elements of selectivity in quorum sensing systems
Many bacteria communicate with kin and coordinate group behaviors through a form of cell-cell signaling called acyl-homoserine lactone (AHL) quorum sensing (QS). In these systems, a signal synthase produces an AHL to which its paired receptor selectively responds. Selectivity is fundamental to cell...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-06-01
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Series: | eLife |
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/69169 |