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ReviewCurrent microbiology2025

A Critical Review of Quorum-Sensing Inhibition Strategies in Klebsiella Pneumoniae.

Kayeen Vadakkan, Rini Raphael, Teji Thilakan Korattil, Viji Ouseph Mapranathukaran, Vipina Ramadas, Rennis Davis Kizhakkepeedika

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Review in Current microbiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Kayeen VadakkanAmala Integrated Medical Research Department (AIMRD), Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Amala Nagar, Thrissur, 680555, Kerala, India. kayeenvadakkan@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8287-6038
Rini RaphaelDepartment of Zoology, Carmel College (Autonomous), Mala, Thrissur, 680732, Kerala, India.
Teji Thilakan KorattilDepartment of Zoology, Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly, 683589, Kerala, India.
Viji Ouseph MapranathukaranDepartment of Biotechnology, St Joseph's College (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, 680121, Kerala, India.
Vipina RamadasDepartment of Microbiology, Majlis Arts and Science College, Puramannur, Valanchery - Malappuram District, Kerala, 676552, India.
Rennis Davis KizhakkepeedikaDepartment of Pulmonary Medicine, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Amala Nagar, Thrissur, 680555, Kerala, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Klebsiella pneumoniae is an antibiotic-resistant microbe that causes pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, and liver abscesses. Its pathogenicity is fueled by the polysaccharide capsule, lipopolysaccharides, and quorum-sensing-regulated biofilm formation, which enhance immune evasion and antibiotic resistance. The rise of multidrug-resistant and hypervirulent pathogens poses a significant challenge to treatment. Targeting quorum sensing with quorum quenching is a promising method for disrupting bacterial interaction and reducing virulence without increasing resistance. This review examines the pathogenesis of K. pneumoniae, the significance of quorum sensing, and emerging therapeutics, including quorum-sensing inhibitors and advanced techniques such as CRISPR-Cas and computational drug development, while emphasizing the need for further investigation.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsKlebsiella InfectionsKlebsiella pneumoniaeQuorum SensingBacterial ProteinsBiofilmsGene Expression Regulation, BacterialHumansVirulenceAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacterial ProteinsKlebsiella pneumoniaQuorum quenchingQuorum sensingVirulence regulation

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