Rapid and efficient production of cecropin A antibacterial peptide in Escherichia coli by fusion with a self-aggregating protein

Rapid and efficient production of cecropin A antibacterial peptide in Escherichia coli by fusion with a self-aggregating protein

Abstract Background Cecropin A (CeA), a natural cationic antimicrobial peptide, exerts potent antimicrobial activity against a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, making it an attractive candidate substitute for antimicrobials. However, the low production rate and cumbersome,...

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Main Authors: Meng Wang, Kaiwen Zheng, Jinglian Lin, Minhua Huang, Yi Ma, Shan Li, Xiaochun Luo, Jufang Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Subjects:
Self-aggregating protein
Cecropin A
Antimicrobial peptide
ELK16
Escherichia coli
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12896-018-0473-7

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