Bioactivity | 3-Hydroxypentadecane-4-one (LAI-1; Legionella autoinducer-1) is a quorum sensing signaling molecule by Legionella pneumophila. 3-Hydroxypentadecane-4-one is an autoinducer, which affects the intercellular communication between bacteria through sensor kinases, LqsS, LqsT and LqsR[1]. |
CAS | 1046789-93-8 |
Formula | C15H30O2 |
Molar Mass | 242.40 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Kessler A, et al., The Legionella pneumophila orphan sensor kinase LqsT regulates competence and pathogen-host interactions as a component of the LAI-1 circuit. Environ Microbiol. 2013 Feb;15(2):646-62. |