Trends in Quorum Sensing and Quorum Quenching: New Perspectives and Applications

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V. Ravishankar Rai (University of Mysore, Karnataka, India) Jamuna A Bai (University of Mysore, Karnataka, India)

Trends in Quorum Sensing and Quorum Quenching

New Perspectives and Applications

V. Ravishankar Rai (University of Mysore, Karnataka, India), Jamuna A Bai (University of Mysore, Karnataka, India)

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English

CRC Press
18 May 2020

Genetics (non-medical); Molecular biology; Cellular biology (cytology); Biotechnology; Pharmaceutical technology

The book on Trends in Quorum Sensing and Quorum Quenching: New Perspectives and Applications focuses on the recent advances in the field of quorum sensing in bacteria and the novel strategies developed for quorum sensing inhibition. The topics covered are multidisciplinary and wide-ranging,and includes quorum sensing phenomenon in pathogenic bacteria, food spoilers, and agriculturally relevant bacteria. The applications of quorum sensing inhibitors such as small molecules, bioactives, natural compounds, and quorum quenching enzymes in controlling bacterial infections in clinical settings, agriculture and aquaculture are discussed. The potential use of quorum quenching enzymes for mitigating biofouling is also covered. Special focus is given to exploring quorum sensing inhibitors from microbes and flora inhabiting biodiversity rich regions including tropical rain forests and marine environments.

Key features:

Covers the fundamental aspects, the progress and challenges in the field of quorum sensing and quorum quenching

Reviews quorum sensing in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria of clinical, agricultural, and industrial relevance

Discusses the application and future trends of quorum sensing inhibitors from lab to clinical and environmental settings

Provides comprehensive coverage on molecular mechanisms in bacterial signaling

Edited by: V. Ravishankar Rai (University of Mysore Karnataka India), Jamuna A Bai (University of Mysore, Karnataka, India)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9780367224288
ISBN 10: 0367224283
Pages: 390
Publication Date: 18 May 2020
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prof. Ravishankar Rai V received his M. Sc (1980) and Ph. D (1989) from University of Mysore, India. Currently, he is workingat the Department of Studies in Microbiology, University of Mysore, Mysore. His current research and publications in the food microbiology, microbial quorum sensing, microbial influenced corrosion and nanotechnology has been well received by the international scientific committee. His series of edited books with reputed publishers such as CRC Press and Wiley publications: Biotechnology: Concepts and Applications (2009), Microbial Food Safety and Preservation Techniques (2014), Beneficial Microbes in Fermented and Functional Foods (2014), Advances in Food Biotechnology (2015), Food Safety and Protection (2016) and Nanotechnology Applications in the Food Industry (2018) are comprehensive in nature and have contributions from international experts in the field. Prof. Rai has received awards from UNESCO Biotechnology Action Council Programme (Visiting Fellow, 1996), UGC Indo- Israel Culture Exchange Programme (1998), DBT Overseas Fellowship (2008), Indo- Hungarian Educational Exchange Programme fellowship (2011) and INSA – bilateral exchange fellowship (2015), Incoming Fellowship (2017) from Cardiff University, UK and invitation from Mauritius Research Council, Mauritius (2018) to conduct collaborative research with renowned scientists from international Universities. He has been awarded Bilateral Exchange Fellowship by Indian National Academy of Sciences to visit Germany (2019), Cambridge-Hamied Visiting Lecture Scheme (2019). Jamuna A. Bai has completed her MSc and PhD in Microbiology from University of Mysore, India. She is working as a Researcher in UGC sponsored University with Potential Excellence Project, University of Mysore, India. She has previously worked as ICMR Senior Research Fellow and carried research work on food safety, role of quorum sensing and biofilms in food-related bacteria and developing quorum-sensing inhibitors. Her research interests also include antimicrobial application of functionalized nanomaterials and peptides against pathogenic bacteria.

Reviews for Trends in Quorum Sensing and Quorum Quenching: New Perspectives and Applications

The text provides a broad yet thorough examination of quorum sensing and methods of defeating it, featuring many detailed and well-written discussions covering an exhaustive array of related topics. Early chapters examine the regulation of cellular responses controlled by quorum sensing, as well as the types of signaling molecules used by various bacteria. Next are chapters focused on the specifics of quorum sensing in detail, for different bacteria. These chapters both expand and reinforce concepts from earlier chapters. The remainder of the book addresses quorum sensing as an important component of the mechanisms of pathogenicity and biofilm formation in different contexts, from food science to environmental engineering; some chapters present strategies to block these processes by interfering with quorum sensing (e.g., through monoclonal antibodies treatment). The book can serve as an effective introduction for those beginning to explore this field and a useful reference for experts. - M. S. Kainz, Ripon College, Choice, Sep 2021