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N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a signaling molecule in bacterial quorum sensing studies. It functions as an autoinducer, allowing bacteria to communicate and coordinate gene expression based on population density. This molecule is involved in regulating various physiological processes, including biofilm formation, virulence factor production, and antibiotic resistance. N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone achieves its mechanism of action by diffusing across bacterial cell membranes and binding to specific transcriptional regulators, leading to the activation or repression of target genes. This signaling molecule plays a role in mediating intercellular communication and coordinating collective behaviors within bacterial populations. Its precise mode of action at the molecular level allows for the precise control of gene expression in response to changes in cell density, enabling bacteria to adapt and respond to their environment.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone, 1 mg | sc-205399 | 1 mg | $39.00 | |||
N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone, 5 mg | sc-205399A | 5 mg | $200.00 |