Nisin Variants Generated by Protein Engineering and Their Properties

Nisin, a typical lantibiotic, has robust antimicrobial activity combined with limited cytotoxicity, and the development of resistance to it is slow. These properties make nisin a promising antimicrobial agent to control pathogenic microorganisms in dairy foods. However, its low solubility, poor stab...

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Main Authors: Yue Zheng, Yuhui Du, Zekai Qiu, Ziming Liu, Jianjun Qiao, Yanni Li, Qinggele Caiyin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Bioengineering
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5354/9/6/251