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Microbiological Phenomena > Microbial Interactions > Quorum Sensing
Cell Physiological Phenomena > Cell Communication > Quorum Sensing

Preferred term

Quorum Sensing  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Quenching, Quorum
  • Quenchings, Quorum
  • Quorum Quenching
  • Quorum Quenchings

Scope note

  • A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.

History note

  • 2007

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D053038

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