Anti-Serratia marcescens antibody [B/N4N]

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Serratia marcescens plays a role in infection processes due to its secretion of extracellular enzymes such as proteases lipases and DNases enhancing its pathogenic capabilities. The bacterium is part of biofilm-forming complexes that contribute to its resilience against environmental stress. This ability to form biofilms increases its persistence in medical devices and surfaces complicating treatment of infections it causes.

Pathways

Serratia marcescens participates in mechanisms that involve quorum sensing networks particularly through the SmaI/SmaR system akin to LuxI/LuxR systems found in other bacteria. This involves the synthesis and detection of signaling molecules regulating gene expression related to virulence and biofilm formation. The bacterium links to other bacterial proteins that modulate these pathways facilitating communication and coordination among microbial communities.