Characterization of the Lytic Capability of a LysK-Like Endolysin, Lys-phiSA012, Derived from a Polyvalent Staphylococcus aureus Bacteriophage

Characterization of the Lytic Capability of a LysK-Like Endolysin, Lys-phiSA012, Derived from a Polyvalent Staphylococcus aureus Bacteriophage

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) have spread widely and rapidly, with their increased occurrence corresponding with the increased use of antibiotics. Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus have a considerable negative impact on human and livestock health. Bacteriophages and their peptidoglyca...

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Main Authors: Jumpei Fujiki, Tomohiro Nakamura, Takaaki Furusawa, Hazuki Ohno, Hiromichi Takahashi, Junya Kitana, Masaru Usui, Hidetoshi Higuchi, Yasunori Tanji, Yutaka Tamura, Hidetomo Iwano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
antibiotic resistant
multidrug resistant
antimicrobial agent
phage therapy
bacteriophage
endolysin
staphylococci
Staphylococcus aureus
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/11/1/25

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