Distribution of luxS and production of autoinducer-2 among gut Bacteroidales
Nolan W. Kennedy, Rebecca Gellman, Michael J. Coyne, Jessica C. Little, Ashley M. Sidebottom, Laurie E. Comstock
This study investigates the distribution of luxS and AI-2 production in gut Bacteroidales, showing that many species produce AI-2 but do not respond to it.
bioRxiv · Jul 27, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology