Quorum sensing is a new approach to antibiotic therapy that works by:

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Quorum sensing works by halting bacterial cell-cell communications. This disrupts the ability of bacteria to coordinate their behavior and can prevent the production of virulence factors, leading to a decrease in pathogenicity or the potential for infection. It does not prevent horizontal gene transfer, stop bacterial motility, bind transcription factors or regulate nutrient uptake.

Quorum Sensing Is a New Approach to Antibiotic Therapy That