Quorum Quenching
What will be an ideal response?
•With no autoinducer, the QS system is not activated and no transcription occurs.
•If host can block QS communication, that can stop pathogenicity of bacteria.
-Interference with QS called "quenching".
•Because the pathogen is still alive, there is less selective pressure for resistance.
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