The Role of <i>luxS</i> in the Middle Ear <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Isolate 947
The LuxS protein, encoded by <i>luxS</i>, is required for the production of autoinducer 2 (AI-2) in <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>. The AI-2 molecule serves as a quorum sensing signal, and thus regulates cellular processes such as carbohydrate utilisation and biofilm formati...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/2/216 |