N-hexanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone

N-hexanoyl-L-Homoserine lactone is a small diffusible signaling molecule involved in quorum sensing, controlling gene expression, and affecting cellular metabolism. This molecule regulates virulence in general and in cystic fibrosis, prevents infection, reduces slime and biofilm in commercial agriculture and aquaculture industries, prevents food spoilage, and septicemia in fish.