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Research on Diffusible Signal Factor-Mediated Quorum Sensing in Xanthomonas: A Mini-Review
Yu-Mei Feng1, Zhou-Qing Long1, Hong-Mei Xiang1,2
1National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Center for R&D of Fine Chemicals of Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, China.
Abstract:
Xanthomonas spp. are important plant pathogens that seriously endanger crop yields and food security. RpfF is a key enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of diffusible signal factor (DSF) signals and predominates in the signaling pathway regulating quorum sensing (QS) in Xanthomonas. Currently, novel RpfF enzyme-based quorum sensing agents have been proposed as a promising strategy for the development of new pesticides. However, few reports are available that comprehensively summarize the progress in this field. Therefore, we provide a comprehensive review of the recent advances in DSF-mediated QS and recently reported inhibitors that are proposed as bactericide candidates to target the RpfF enzyme and control plant bacterial diseases.
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