How Mught Quorum Sensing Knowledge Assist in Medical Antibiotic Applications

Question

How mught quorum sensing knowledge assist in medical antibiotic applications?
A)Quorum sensors are antimicrobial in nature and their overexpression and purification may lead to a novel antibiotic class
B)Quorum sensing inhibition might reduce bacterial communication and toxin release
C)Quorum sensing stimulation might allow bacteria to outgrow nutrient sources
D)Quorum sensing stimulation may allow biofilm reduction
E)All are plausible choices

Accepted Answer

Quorum sensing inhibition can reduce bacterial communication and toxin release, which can be a promising approach to combat bacterial infections. By disrupting quorum sensing, the bacteria will not be able to form a virulent biofilm, making them more susceptible to traditional antibiotics. This approach can also help reduce the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Choice A is incorrect because quorum sensors are not antimicrobial in nature. Choice C is irrelevant as it does not relate to medical antibiotic applications. Choice D is partially correct as quorum sensing stimulation may allow biofilm reduction, but the question specifically asks for medical antibiotic applications.