Repurposing metformin as a quorum sensing inhibitor in Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Faculty Pharmacy Year: 2017
Type of Publication: ZU Hosted Pages: 808_819
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Journal: African Health Sciences Makerere Medical School Volume: 17
Keywords : Repurposing metformin , , quorum sensing inhibitor , Pseudomonas    
Abstract:
Background: Quorum sensing is a mechanism of intercellular communication that controls the production of virulence fac￾tors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Inhibition of quorum sensing can disarm the virulence factors without exerting stress on
   
     
 
       

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