Phloretin Inhibits Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation in <i>Serratia marcescens</i>

This study investigated the antivirulence capacity and mechanism of apple-skin-derived phloretin against <i>Serratia marcescens</i> NJ01, a vegetable spoilage bacterium. At 0.5 to 2 mg/mL doses, phloretin considerably inhibited the secretion of acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs), indicating...

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Main Authors: Yueheng Qi, Pengcheng Ji, Kunyuan Yin, Yi Zheng, Jiangxiu Niu, Aiqun Jia, Jinwei Zhou, Jingguo Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/24/8067