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Bacteriocins: Novel Solutions to Age Old Spore-Related Problems? [PDF]
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016 Bacteriocins are ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial peptides produced by bacteria, which have the ability to kill or inhibit other bacteria. Many bacteriocins are produced by food grade lactic acid bacteria (LAB).
Kevin eEgan +9 more
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2015 ABSTRACT Bacterial endospores possess multiple integument layers, one of which is the cortex peptidoglycan wall. The cortex is essential for the maintenance of spore core dehydration and dormancy and contains structural modifications that differentiate it from vegetative cell peptidoglycan and determine its fate during spore ...
D. Popham, Casey B. Bernhards
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Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences (CMLS), 2002 Despite being relatively insensitive to environmental insult, the spore is responsive to low concentrations of chemical germinants, which induce germination. The process of bacterial spore germination involves membrane permeability changes, ion fluxes and the activation of enzymes that degrade the outer layers of the spore.
A. Moir, B. Corfe, J. Behravan
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2016 ABSTRACT Spores of Clostridiales and Bacillales are encased in a complex series of concentric shells that provide protection, facilitate germination, and mediate interactions with the environment.
A. Driks, P. Eichenberger
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2014 ABSTRACT Spores of various Bacillus and Clostridium species are among the most resistant life forms known. Since the spores of some species are causative agents of much food spoilage, food poisoning, and human disease, and the spores of Bacillus anthracis are
P. Setlow
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Microbiology Spectrum, 2014 ABSTRACT A variety of bioactive peptides and proteins have been successfully displayed on the surface of recombinant spores of Bacillus subtilis and other sporeformers. In most cases, spore display has been achieved by stably anchoring the foreign molecules to endogenous surface proteins or parts of them ...
R. Isticato, E. Ricca
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The oncolytic activity of Clostridium novyi nontoxic spores in breast cancer [PDF]
BioImpacts, 2022 Introduction: Hypoxia context is highly specific for tumors and represents a unique niche which is not found elsewhere in the body. Clostridium novyi is an obligate anaerobic bacterium. It has a potential to treat tumors.
Fatemeh Abedi Jafari +4 more
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New Thoughts on an Old Topic: Secrets of Bacterial Spore Resistance Slowly Being Revealed
Microbiology and Molecular Biology Reviews, 2023 The quest for bacterial survival is exemplified by spores formed by some Firmicutes members. They turn up everywhere one looks, and their ubiquity reflects adaptations to the stresses bacteria face. SUMMARY The quest for bacterial survival is exemplified
P. Setlow, G. Christie
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Molecules, 2021 Conventional thermal and chemical treatments used in food preservation have come under scrutiny by consumers who demand minimally processed foods free from chemical agents but microbiologically safe.
Christian Kosisochukwu Anumudu +3 more
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Microorganisms, 2022 Germinant receptors (GRs) are proteins in the spore-forming bacteria of Bacillus species that are crucial in triggering spore germination by sensing nutrients in the spores’ environment.
Yan Wang, Peter Setlow, Stanley Brul
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