acilhomoserinelaktonok
Acilhomoserinelaktonok, also known as acilhomoserine lactones (AHLs), are a class of signaling molecules used by bacteria to communicate with each other. They are small, cyclic molecules that are produced by a wide range of bacteria, including Gram-negative and Gram-positive species. AHLs are synthesized through the condensation of an acyl group and homoserine, followed by the formation of a lactone ring.
The primary function of AHLs is to regulate gene expression in response to population density. When bacterial
AHLs are also used by bacteria to coordinate their behavior in response to environmental changes. For example,
AHLs have been the subject of extensive research due to their potential as therapeutic targets. For example,