The BpsIR quorum-sensing system of Burkholderia pseudomallei.

ABSTRACT: BpsIR, a LuxIR quorum-sensing homolog, is required for optimal expression of virulence and secretion of exoproducts in Burkholderia pseudomallei. Cell density-dependent expression of bpsI and bpsR, the positive regulation of bpsIR expression by BpsR, and the synthesis of N-octanoyl-homoserine lactone (C8HSL) by BpsI are described in this report.

SUBMITTER: Song Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC543524 | biostudies-literature | 2005 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature