Bioengineered Nisin Derivative M17Q Has Enhanced Activity against <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>

Bioengineered Nisin Derivative M17Q Has Enhanced Activity against <i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>

<i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i> is frequently implicated in medical device-related infections. As a result of this, novel approaches for control of this opportunistic pathogen are required. We examined the ability of the natural peptide nisin A, produced by <i>Lactococcus lactis&...

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Main Authors: Ellen Twomey, Colin Hill, Des Field, Maire Begley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Antibiotics
Subjects:
bacteriocin
antibacterial peptide
bioengineered peptide
nisin
<i>Staphylococcus epidermidis</i>
medical device related infections
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/6/305

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