Quorum sensing

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Microbiology subtree

Cell-density-dependent coordination via diffusible autoinducers (AHL in Gram-, AIP in Gram+, AI-2 universal). Regulates biofilm, virulence, bioluminescence. Classic: V. fischeri/V. harveyi lux system.

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