Mechanistic analysis of aliphatic (beta)-lactones in Vibrio harveyi reveals a quorum sensing independent mode of action
Document type:
Zeitschriftenaufsatz
Author(s):
Zhao, Weining; Lorenz, Nicola; Jung, Kirsten; Sieber, Stephan A.
Abstract:
N-Acylhomoserine lactones are autoinducers of quorum sensing (QS) in Gram-negative bacteria. We exploit here the role of structurally related (beta)-lactones in the inhibition of Vibrio harveyi bioluminescence and identify a derivative with nanomolar potency. Surprisingly, QS was not affected and combined proteomic/biochemical studies revealed insights into the cellular mode of action.