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Targeting methyl-accepting chemotaxis transmembrane sensory protein inhibits Helicobacter pylori autoinducer-2 quorum sensing system

Aug 2026 · Biologia · Vol 81 · 0 citations · 47 references

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Findings suggest that Withaferin A and Obacunone could serve as promising therapeutic agents against H. pylori infections by disrupting quorum sensing and biofilm formation, thus addressing the challenge of antibiotic resistance in this pathogen.

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