Biofilm Formation by Quorum Sensing and Manners to Deal It

Abstract

Background: Quorum sensing (QS) is one of the main regulatory systems which have various effects on populations of microorganisms. This process has been found in a diverse array of microorganisms (various bacterial taxa, microalgae and fungi). QS is required for different activities of microorganisms such as, virulence factor secretion, motility, competence, biofilm and sporulation. There are different molecules as signals in disparate microorganisms. Biofilm formation is one of the significant functions of QS. Biofilms are groups of microorganisms that are tied to a surface (biotic or abiotic). One of the remarkable effects of biofilm formation seems to be the persistence against hostile environmental condistions. Biofilm formation have been widely reported as a pathogenesis strategy in microorganisms. Here we describe QS and biofilm formation in some important microorganisms and describe some of the suggested strategies for eradication of microbial biofilms. Conclusion: Inhibition of biofilms formation can have detectable effects on the treatment of infectous diseases. In this line, multiple approaches have been suggested to inhibit the biofilm formation by microorganisms.