The effect of sublethal concentrations of benzalkonium chloride on the LuxS/AI-2 quorum sensing system, biofilm formation and motility of Escherichia coli
Tao Yu, Muyuan Ma, Yaxi Sun, Xiaobo Xu, Shuxing Qiu, Junlei Yin, Leishan Chen
Topics & Concepts
BiofilmQuorum sensingBenzalkonium chlorideMicrobiologyDisinfectantMotilityEscherichia coliBiologyBacteriaVirulenceFood scienceChemistryBiochemistryGeneOrganic chemistryGeneticsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingWater Treatment and DisinfectionAntimicrobial agents and applications