gfp-based N-acyl homoserine-lactone sensor systems for detection of bacterial communication
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gfp-based N-acyl homoserine-lactone sensor systems for detection of bacterial communication. / Andersen, J B; Heydorn, Arne; Hentzer, Morten; Eberl, Leo; Geisenberger, O; Christensen, B B; Molin, Søren; Givskov, M.
In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 67, No. 2, 2001, p. 575-85.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - gfp-based N-acyl homoserine-lactone sensor systems for detection of bacterial communication
AU - Andersen, J B
AU - Heydorn, Arne
AU - Hentzer, Morten
AU - Eberl, Leo
AU - Geisenberger, O
AU - Christensen, B B
AU - Molin, Søren
AU - Givskov, M
PY - 2001
Y1 - 2001
N2 - In order to perform single-cell analysis and online studies of N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL)-mediated communication among bacteria, components of the Vibrio fischeri quorum sensor encoded by luxR-P(luxI) have been fused to modified versions of gfpmut3* genes encoding unstable green fluorescent proteins. Bacterial strains harboring this green fluorescent sensor detected a broad spectrum of AHL molecules and were capable of sensing the presence of 5 nM N-3-oxohexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone in the surroundings. In combination with epifluorescent microscopy, the sensitivity of the sensor enabled AHL detection at the single-cell level and allowed for real-time measurements of fluctuations in AHL concentrations. This green fluorescent AHL sensor provides a state-of-the-art tool for studies of communication between the individuals present in mixed bacterial communities.
AB - In order to perform single-cell analysis and online studies of N-acyl homoserine lactone (AHL)-mediated communication among bacteria, components of the Vibrio fischeri quorum sensor encoded by luxR-P(luxI) have been fused to modified versions of gfpmut3* genes encoding unstable green fluorescent proteins. Bacterial strains harboring this green fluorescent sensor detected a broad spectrum of AHL molecules and were capable of sensing the presence of 5 nM N-3-oxohexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone in the surroundings. In combination with epifluorescent microscopy, the sensitivity of the sensor enabled AHL detection at the single-cell level and allowed for real-time measurements of fluctuations in AHL concentrations. This green fluorescent AHL sensor provides a state-of-the-art tool for studies of communication between the individuals present in mixed bacterial communities.
U2 - 10.1128/AEM.67.2.575-585.2001
DO - 10.1128/AEM.67.2.575-585.2001
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 11157219
VL - 67
SP - 575
EP - 585
JO - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
JF - Applied and Environmental Microbiology
SN - 0099-2240
IS - 2
ER -
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