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Structure, mode of action and application of pediocin natural antimicrobial food preservative : a review
Author
Source
Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science
Issue
Vol. 31, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.59-69, 11 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah Agriculture College
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pediocin is a low molecular weight (2.7-17 KDa) cationic molecules compose of a hydrophilic N-terminal part containing the pediocin box (YGNGV) motif and a hydrophobic or amphiphilic C-terminal variable part which is produced by some of Pediococcus bacteria.
Pediocin has inhibition properties against several sensitive bacterial cells and acts on the cytoplasmic membrane during pores formation.
Pediocin intervenes with the absorption of amino acids in phospholipids of cytoplasmic membrane from target cells.
The pediocin molecule has unique properties such as the thermostability and detaining of activity at a wide pH values and resistance to some proteases enzymes.
Pediocin has inhibition activity against many food spoilage bacteria and pathogenic bacteria including several bacterial genera such as Listeria, Clostridium, Bacillus, Aeromonas, Staphylocoocus, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus.
This review will assist in learning the challenges that yet require to attention to apply pediocin in food industries as food preservative.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Nimah, Ala Karim. 2018. Structure, mode of action and application of pediocin natural antimicrobial food preservative : a review. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science،Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.59-69.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900958
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Nimah, Ala Karim. Structure, mode of action and application of pediocin natural antimicrobial food preservative : a review. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science Vol. 31, no. 1 (2018), pp.59-69.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900958
American Medical Association (AMA)
Nimah, Ala Karim. Structure, mode of action and application of pediocin natural antimicrobial food preservative : a review. Basrah Journal of Agrricultural Science. 2018. Vol. 31, no. 1, pp.59-69.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-900958
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 66-69
Record ID
BIM-900958