Abstract
Quorum sensing (QS) is a complex communication system in bacteria, directing their response to the environment. QS is also one of the main regulators of bacterial biofilms' formation, maturation and dispersion. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) is a molecular imaging technique that allows the mapping of QS molecules in bacterial biofilms. Here, we highlight the latest advances in MALDI-MSI in recent years and how this technology can improve QS understanding at the molecular level.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 45 |
Journal | AMB Express |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 25 Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Biofilm
- Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization mass spectrometry imaging
- Quorum sensing