| ABC | ATP binding cassette |
| agr | accessory gene regulator |
| AHLs | N-Acyl homoserine lactones |
| c-di-GMP | Cyclic diguanosine monophosphate |
| EPS | Extracellular polymeric substances |
| ESBLs | Extended-spectrum β-lactamases |
| EPs | Efflux pumps |
| EPIs | Efflux pump inhibitors |
| EPS | Extracellular polymeric substances |
| FDA | Food and Drug Administration |
| MF | Major facilitator |
| MIC | Minimum inhibitory concentration |
| MATE | Multidrug and toxic efflux |
| MDR | Multidrug resistant |
| MRSA | Methicillin-resistant S. aureus |
| PGG | 1,2,3,4,6-Penta-O-galloyl-b-d-glucopyranose |
| QS | Quorum sensing |
| Quorum-quenching | |
| QSI | QS inhibitors |
| RND | Resistance-nodulation-division |
| SMR | Small multidrug resistance |
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