Abstract
Acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs) plays a widespread role in intercellular communication among bacteria. The Australian macroalga Delisea pulchra produces secondary metabolites which have structural similarities to AHL molecules. We report here that these metabolites inhibited AHL-controlled processes in prokaryotes. Our results suggest that the interaction between higher organisms and their surface-associated bacteria may be mediated by interference with bacterial regulatory systems.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Journal of Bacteriology |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 22 |
| Pages (from-to) | 6618-6622 |
| ISSN | 0021-9193 |
| Publication status | Published - 1996 |