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    Bacteriocins are proteinaceous or peptidic toxins produced by bacteria to inhibit the growth of similar or closely related bacterial strain(s). They are...
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    the oral probiotic demonstrated no discernible benefits. Sakacins are bacteriocins of class II produced by L. sakei. In strain CCUG 42687, their production...
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  • produces Lactocillin. Lactobacillus gasseri produces gassericin A, a bacteriocin. Johnson, J. L.; Phelps, C. F.; Cummins, C. S.; London, J.; Gasser, F...
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    peptides, termed bacteriocins. Bacteriocins for which disulfide bonds are the only modification to the peptide are Class II bacteriocins. One important...
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    Bacteriocin AS-48 is a cyclic peptide antibiotic produced by the eubacteria Enterococcus faecalis (Streptococcus faecalis) that shows a broad antimicrobial...
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    infections. Some strains of S. salivarius are found to produce BLIS (Bacteriocin-like Inhibitory Substances) which are antimicrobial peptides. These peptides...
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  • lantibiotics are a class of more extensively modified bacteriocins, also called Class I bacteriocins. (Bacteriocins for which disulfide bonds are the only modification...
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    Colicin (category Bacteriocins)
    A colicin is a type of bacteriocin produced by and toxic to some strains of Escherichia coli. Colicins are released into the environment to reduce competition...
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    acidification inhibits the growth of spoilage agents. Proteinaceous bacteriocins are produced by several LAB strains and provide an additional hurdle...
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    Nisin (category Bacteriocins)
    1960s. While most bacteriocins generally inhibit only closely related species, nisin is a rare example of a "broad-spectrum" bacteriocin effective against...
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