Impact of quorum sensing signaling molecules on adhesion and inflammatory markers in endothelial cells.

relies on the quorum sensing (QS) signaling system as a central regulator mechanism of virulence expression that contributes to the formation and maintenance of biofilms and tolerance to conventional antimicrobials. QS Signaling molecules (QSSMs) may be recognized and may function also within the host cells, being potentially involved in the progression of the infectious process. In this study we evaluate the expression of adhesion and inflammatory molecules in endothelial cells treated with QSSMs, in order to bring new insights on the mechanisms involved in the interaction of with host cells during the infectious process.