3-hydroxy Palmitic Acid methyl ester

3-Hydroxy PAME is a quorum-sensing signal molecule produced by the phytopathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. At nanomolar concentrations, it potently upregulates key virulence factors like EPS I, EGL, and PME. This compound is a critical tool for studying bacterial communication and pathogenicity mechanisms in both in vitro and plant infection models.