Characterization of MSlys, the endolysin of Streptococcus pneumoniae phage MS1

Characterization of MSlys, the endolysin of Streptococcus pneumoniae phage MS1

Despite the use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, the number of infections related to Streptococcus pneumoniae continues to be alarming.Herein, we identified, characterized the MSlys endolysin encoded in the phage MS1. We further tested its antimicrobial efficacy against planktonic and biofilm cel...

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Main Authors: Maria Daniela Silva, Hugo Oliveira, Alberta Faustino, Sanna Sillankorva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Biotechnology Reports
Subjects:
Endolysin
Streptococcus pneumoniae
MSlys
Antibacterial
Biofilm
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215017X2030610X

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