Communication between Bacteria and Their Hosts
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
It is clear that a dialogue is occurring between microbes and their hosts and that chemical signals are the language of this interkingdom communication.
Microbial endocrinology shows that, through their long coexistence with animals and plants, microorganisms have evolved sensors for detecting eukaryotic hormones, which the microbe uses to determine that they are within proximity of a suitable host and to optimally time the expression of genes needed for host colonisation.
It has also been shown that some prokaryotic chemical communication signals are recognized by eukaryotes.
Deciphering what is being said during the cross-talk between microbe and host is therefore important, as it could lead to new strategies for preventing or treating bacterial infections.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Freestone, Primrose. 2013. Communication between Bacteria and Their Hosts. Scientifica،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Freestone, Primrose. Communication between Bacteria and Their Hosts. Scientifica No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465858
American Medical Association (AMA)
Freestone, Primrose. Communication between Bacteria and Their Hosts. Scientifica. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465858
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465858