Characterisation of biofilm specific, cross-species cell signalling system regulating release of antimicrobial compounds & pigments in marine bacilli
Informations
- Funding country
United Kingdom- Acronym
- -
- URL
- -
- Start date
- 7/1/2003
- End date
- 1/2/2007
- Budget
- 227,644 EUR
Fundings
| Name | Role | Start | End | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine and Freshwater Microbial Biodiversity (M&FMB) | Grant | - | - | - |
Organisations
| Name | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heriot-Watt University | Lead Partner | - | - |
| Newcastle University | Lead Partner | - | - |
Abstract
This proposal aims to investigate the identity and role of signal molecules involved in cross-species communication in bacilli. When grown in bioflims, a marine strain of Bacillus licheniformis produces compounds that can elicit the synthesis of antibioti