Control of virulence factor expression in opportunistic pathogens using cyclodextrin immobilized gel

Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry

Volumn 57, Issue 1-4, 2007, Pages 419-423

  Kato, Norihiro ^a   Tanaka, Toru ^a   Nakagawa, Shota ^a   Morohoshi, Tomohiro ^a   Hiratani, Kazuhisa ^a   Ikeda, Tsukasa ^a  

^a UTSUNOMIYA UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Acylhomoserinelactone; Cell to cell communication; Cellulose ether; Cyclodextrin; Polymer gel; Quorum sensing

Indexed keywords

EID: 34047140767     PISSN: 09230750     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10847-006-9228-5     Document Type: Conference Paper

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