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Vibrio fischeri LuxS and AinS: comparative study of two signal synthases.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Jun 2004
Lupp Claudia, Ruby Edward G
Abstract excerpt
Vibrio fischeri possesses two acyl-homoserine lactone quorum-sensing systems, ain and lux, both of which are involved in the regulation of luminescence gene expression and are required for persistent colonization of the squid host, Euprymna scolopes. We have previously demonstrated that the ain system induces luminescence at cell densities that precede lux system activation. Our data suggested that the ain system...
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