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Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications

Version 1 : Received: 12 July 2023 / Approved: 12 July 2023 / Online: 13 July 2023 (05:26:58 CEST)

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Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11, 1586. Israel, E.; Ramganesh, S.; Abia, A.L.K.; Chikere, C.B. Quorum Sensing: Unravelling the Intricacies of Microbial Communication for Biofilm Formation, Biogeochemical Cycling, and Biotechnological Applications. J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2023, 11, 1586.

Abstract

Quorum sensing (QS), a well-established phenomenon in microorganisms, involves the communication between cells through chemical signals, which is dependent on cell density. Extensive research has been conducted on this microbial ability, encompassing the early stages of understanding QS to the latest advancements in the identification and characterization of its mechanisms. This minireview comprehensively examines the role of QS in various aspects, including biofilm formation, virulence in pathogenic bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori and Pseudomonas sp., as well as its influence on biogeochemical cycling in deep-sea environments. Furthermore, future progress in the field will be achieved by combining state-of-the-art methods for observing QS in the deep sea with a deeper understanding of the underlying processes, which will facilitate the engineering of microorganisms for improved degradation of persistent environmental pollutants and other biotechnological applications.

Keywords

quorum sensing; microbial communication; biofilm formation; biogeochemical cycling; biotechnological applications; marine environment; deep‐sea environment

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Environmental Science

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