Quorum sensing modulation and inhibition in biofilm forming foot ulcer pathogens by selected medicinal plants
Tebatso G. Mashamba, Idowu J. Adeosun, Itumeleng T. Baloyi, T.E. Tshikalange, Sekelwa Cosa
Abstract
compounds act as antagonist of N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL) signaling, thus may serve as candidates in antipathogenic and antibiofilm phytomedicine development for MDR foot ulcer bacterial pathogens.
Topics & Concepts
Proteus mirabilisQuorum sensingTraditional medicineEthyl acetateAntibacterial activityChemistryMicrobiologyEscherichia coliBiologyBiofilmBiochemistryBacteriaMedicineGeneGeneticsEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingAntimicrobial Peptides and Activities