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quorum sensing
See for:
QS
Broader Terms:
microorganism interaction
Related Terms:
biofilm
Scope Note:
cell cell signal mechanism where bacteria secrete hormone like compounds (autoinducers) that interact with bacterial transcription regulators that drive gene expression.
Term Number:
5004-0068
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