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N-3-oxo-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone (3OC8-HSL) plays a pivotal role in bacterial communication through the mechanism known as quorum sensing, a process central to understanding the collective behavior of bacterial populations. This molecule specifically triggers the expression of TraR, a transcriptional activator that is a homolog of LuxR, which is integral to the regulation of gene expression in response to changes in cell-population density. The interaction between N-3-oxo-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone and TraR is a key event in the quorum sensing system, leading to the activation of genes involved in a variety of bacterial functions unrelated to human health. This interaction is critical for the synchronization of group behaviors in bacteria, such as biofilm formation, virulence factor production, and motility.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
N-3-oxo-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone, 5 mg | sc-205400 | 5 mg | $77.00 | |||
N-3-oxo-octanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone, 10 mg | sc-205400A | 10 mg | $133.00 |