Oryza sativa rice plants contain molecules that activate different quorum-sensing N-acyl homoserine lactone biosensors and are sensitive to the specific AiiA lactonase |
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Authors: | Degrassi Giuliano Devescovi Giulia Solis Renando Steindler Laura Venturi Vittorio |
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Affiliation: | Bacteriology Group, International Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, Padriciano, Trieste, Italy. |
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Abstract: | Gram-negative bacteria most often use N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs) as intercellular quorum-sensing signal molecules. In this study, it was demonstrated that rice plants contain AHL mimic molecules that are very sensitive to the highly specific AiiA lactonase enzyme and can activate three different AHL bacterial biosensors, indicating that the compounds have a homoserine lactone structure and could be AHLs. The possible source and biological significance of this finding are discussed. |
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Keywords: | quorum sensing N-acyl homoserine lactones plants AiiA lactonase rice |
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