Coumarins: Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Formation Inhibition

Overview

Journal Molecules

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2024 Oct 16

PMID 39407465

Authors

Eslam R El-Sawy

Mohamed S Abdel-Aziz

Heba Abdelmegeed

Gilbert Kirsch

Affiliations

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Abstract

Quorum sensing (QS) is a bacterial cell-to-cell communication mechanism that plays an essential role in bacterial pathogenesis. QS governs bacterial behavior and controls biofilm formation, which in turn contributes to antibiotic resistance. Therefore, identifying and synthesizing novel compounds to overcome QS and inhibit biofilm formation are essential. Coumarins are important plant-derived natural products with wide-ranging bioactivities and extensive applications, including antibacterial, antifungal, anticoagulant, antioxidant, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, coumarins are capable of QS rewiring and biofilm formation inhibition, leading to higher susceptibility to antimicrobial agents and less antibiotic resistance. Therefore, in this review, we aim to provide an overview of QS and biofilm formation. This review also discusses the role of natural and synthesized coumarins in controlling QS, inhibiting biofilm formation, and inducing synergy in antibiotic-coumarin combinations. Hence, this review emphasizes the potential of coumarin compounds to act as antibacterial agents and demonstrates their ability to alleviate antibiotic resistance.

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