Development of Class IIa Bacteriocins as Therapeutic Agents
International Journal of Microbiology, 2012 Class IIa bacteriocins have been primarily explored as natural food preservatives, but there is much interest in exploring the application of these peptides as therapeutic antimicrobial agents.
Christopher T. Lohans, John C. Vederas
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Membrane Topology of the Lactococcal Bacteriocin ATP-binding Cassette Transporter Protein LcnC. Involvement of LcnC in Lactococcin A Maturation [PDF]
, 1999 Many non-lantibiotic bacteriocins of lactic acid bacteria are produced as precursors with N-terminal leader peptides different from those present in preproteins exported by the general sec-dependent (type II) secretion pathway. These bacteriocins utilize
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2021 The membrane-bound protease Eep is an important virulence factor in pathogenic enterococci. The protein is involved in stress response via the RIP pathway which is crucial for pathogenic enterococci to evade host immune attacks during infection.
Ingvild Reinseth +3 more
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Efficacy of nisin A and nisin V semi-purified preparations alone and in combination with plant essential oils to control Listeria monocytogenes [PDF]
, 2015 peer-reviewedThe foodborne pathogenic bacterium Listeria is known for relatively low morbidity and high mortality rates reaching up to 25-30%. Listeria is a hardy organism and its control in foods represents a significant challenge.
Cotter, Paul D. +5 more
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Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 Backgroud: The growing emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens including the most dangerous superbugs requires quick discovery of novel antibiotics/biopreservatives for human health and food safety. Bacteriocins, a subgroup of antimicrobial peptides,
Lanhua Yi, Lingli Luo, Xin Lü
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Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis as a natural anti-listerial agent in the mushroom industry [PDF]
, 2019 peer-reviewedMushroom growth substrates from different commercial producers of mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) were screened for the presence of bacteria with potential for use as biocontrol agents for controlling Listeria monocytogenes in the mushroom ...
Burgess, Catherine +5 more
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Bacteriocin Production by Beta-Hemolytic Streptococci
Pathogens, 2021 Beta-hemolytic streptococci cause a variety of infectious diseases associated with high morbidity and mortality. A key factor for successful infection is host colonization, which can be difficult in a multispecies environment.
Verena Vogel, Barbara Spellerberg
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Transcriptional profiling of colicin-induced cell death of Escherichia coli MG1655 identifies potential mechanisms by which bacteriocins promote bacterial diversity [PDF]
, 2004 We report the transcriptional response of Escherichia coli MG1655 to damage induced by colicins E3 and E9, bacteriocins that kill cells through inactivation of the ribosome and degradation of chromosomal DNA, respectively. Colicin E9 strongly induced the
Hinton, Jay C. D. +6 more
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Lectin-Like Bacteriocins [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2018 Bacteria produce a diverse array of antagonistic compounds to restrict growth of microbial rivals. Contributing to this warfare are bacteriocins: secreted antibacterial peptides, proteins and multi-protein complexes. These compounds typically eliminate competitors closely related to the producer.
Ghequire, Maarten G.K. +2 more
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Genome comparison and physiological characterization of eight Streptococcus thermophilus strains isolated from Italian dairy products [PDF]
, 2017 Eight Streptococcus thermophilus strains of dairy origin isolated in Italy were chosen to investigate autochthonous bacterial diversity in this important technological species. In the present study a comparative analysis of all the 17 S.
Campanaro, Stefano +5 more
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