作者: Prashanth Suntharalingam , Dennis G. Cvitkovitch
DOI: 10.1016/J.TIM.2004.11.009
关键词: Bacterial protein 、 Bacteria 、 Biology 、 Dental plaque 、 Natural ecosystem 、 Biofilm 、 Microbiology 、 Streptococcus 、 Quorum sensing
摘要: Bacteria in their natural ecosystems preferentially grow as polysaccharide-encased biofilms attached to surfaces. Although quorum-sensing (QS) systems directing the 'biofilm phenotype' have been extensively described Gram-negative bacteria, there is little understanding of importance these Gram-positive biofilm formation. Streptococci are a diverse group bacteria that colonize epithelial, mucosal and tooth surfaces humans. In several streptococci, competence-stimulating peptide (CSP)-mediated QS has connected with competence development for genetic transformation. Recent work, especially inhabit dental plaque, linked CSP stimuli other cell-density adaptations, such