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Loading metrics Open Access Review Review articles synthesize the best available evidence on a topic relevant to the pathogens community. See all article types » Citation: Mallery CP, Paczkowski JE (2026) Expanding the LuxR-type receptor functional repertoire: Protein-protein interactions in quorum sensing regulation. PLoS Pathog 22(4): e1014091.
Abstract Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that poses a significant public health threat, particularly in healthcare settings. A key determinant of P. aeruginosa virulence is the regulated synthesis and release of extracellular products, which is controlled by a cell density-dependent signaling system known as quorum sensing (QS). P. aeruginosa uses a complex QS network, including two systems that rely on diffusible N-acylhomoserine lactone (AHL) signal molecules.
Abstract In Vibrio species, quorum sensing signaling culminates in the production of a TetR-type master transcription factor collectively called the LuxR/HapR family, which regulates genes required for colonization and infection of host organisms. These proteins possess a solvent accessible putative ligand binding pocket. However, a native ligand has not been identified, and the role of ligand binding in LuxR/HapR function in Vibrionaceae is unknown.
Abstract Quorum sensing is a mechanism of bacterial communication that controls virulence gene expression. Pseudomonas aeruginosa regulates virulence via two synthase/transcription factor receptor pairs: LasI/R and RhlI/R. LasR is considered the master transcriptional regulator of quorum sensing, as it upregulates rhlI/R. However, clinical isolates often have inactivating mutations in lasR, while maintaining Rhl-dependent signaling.
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