Phenomena and Processes

Quorum Sensing

A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A phenomenon where microorganisms communicate and coordinate their behavior by the accumulation of signaling molecules. A reaction occurs when a substance accumulates to a sufficient concentration. This is most commonly seen in bacteria.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Sensing, Quorum
  • Quorum Quenching
  • Quenching, Quorum
  • Quenchings, Quorum
  • Quorum Quenchings

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Communication (1994-2006)

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  1. G04.085.700w
  2. G06.550.700w

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NLM Classification

QW 41

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Quorum Sensing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053038. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053038
  2. Quorum Sensing. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quorum_sensing
  3. Quorum Sensing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q905754