Current Applications of Bacteriocin
Joint Authors
Negash, Abebe Worku
Tsehai, Berhanu Andualem
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Bacteriocins are multifunctional, ribosomally produced, proteinaceous substances with pronounced antimicrobial activity at certain concentrations.
They are produced by bacteria and certain members of archaea to inhibit the growth of similar or closely related bacterial strains.
These molecules have antimicrobial activity against pathogenic and deteriorating bacteria, which justifies their biotechnological potential.
They are classified into 3 major classes based on their structural and physicochemical properties: class I bacteriocin, class II bacteriocin, and class III bacteriocin.
Bacteriocins inhibit the growth of target organisms by functioning primarily on the cell envelope and by affecting gene expression and protein production within cells.
The use of bacteriocins has been reported for the following: food preservation, diverse therapeutic purposes such as treatment of peptic ulcer, spermicidal agent, and woman care, anticancerous agent, veterinary use, skincare, and oral care, and also for plant growth promotion in agriculture among others.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Negash, Abebe Worku& Tsehai, Berhanu Andualem. 2020. Current Applications of Bacteriocin. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172136
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Negash, Abebe Worku& Tsehai, Berhanu Andualem. Current Applications of Bacteriocin. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172136
American Medical Association (AMA)
Negash, Abebe Worku& Tsehai, Berhanu Andualem. Current Applications of Bacteriocin. International Journal of Microbiology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172136
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172136