Nisin E Is a Novel Nisin Variant Produced by Multiple <i>Streptococcus equinus</i> Strains

Nisin E Is a Novel Nisin Variant Produced by Multiple <i>Streptococcus equinus</i> Strains

Nisin A, the prototypical lantibiotic, is an antimicrobial peptide currently utilised as a food preservative, with potential for therapeutic applications. Here, we describe nisin E, a novel nisin variant produced by two <i>Streptococcus equinus</i> strains, APC4007 and APC4008, isolated...

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Main Authors: Ivan Sugrue, Daragh Hill, Paula M. O’Connor, Li Day, Catherine Stanton, Colin Hill, R. Paul Ross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
nisin
streptococcus equinus
bacteriocin
lantibiotic
antimicrobial peptide
biotherapeutic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/2/427

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