Quorum Sensing in Plaque Biofilms: Challenges and Future Prospects

Abstract

Aim: This review intends to provide a brief overview regarding quorum sensing among bacteria in biofilms and also attempts to throw light on the new research focusing on interference with the quorum sensing.

Is secondary caries with composites a material-based problem?

“…Dental plaque is a microbial community, whose constituent species develop metabolic interdependence through the specific system of communication [151]. This mechanism allows the coexistence of a great number of different species and the maintenance of microbial homeostasis [61].…”

Screening And Quantification Of Anti-Quorum Sensing And Antibiofilm Activities Of Phyllosphere Bacteria Against Biofilm Forming Bacteria

“…Biofilm is a cell function whose gene expression is regulated by quorum sensing [17,18]. Therefore, quorum quenching mechanisms which is interfering quorum sensing mechanisms might be a good alternative to overcome biofilm problems [19].…”

Antimicrobial, Antimycobacterial and Antibiofi lm Properties of Couroupita guianensis Aubl. Fruit Extract

“…During this stage, the bio�lm structure can be disrupted, and microbial cells can be liberated and transferred onto another location/surface, causing expansion of the infection [6,9]. Bio�lm formation is regulated at different stages through diverse mechanisms, among which the best studied is quorum sensing (QS) [28][29][30][31]. e QS mechanism involves the production, release, and detection of chemical signaling molecules, which permit communication between microbial cells.…”