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Characterization of a broad-spectrum antimicrobial peptide from Enterococcus mundtii active against bacteria associated with middle ear infections
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Strain ST4SA, isolated from soya beans, was identified as Enterococcus mundtii. BacST4SA, a bacteriocin produced by strain ST4SA inhibited the growth of Acinetobacter baumannii, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium ... -
Characterization of an antimicrobial peptide from Enterococcus faecium active against bacteria associated with sexually transmitted diseases
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Urogenital tract infections are a major health problem among women. These infections include sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoeae, chlamydia, syphilis and acquired immunity deficiency ... -
Characterization of thoeniicin 447 produced by Propionibacterium thoenii
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Antimicrobial peptides continue to be one of the most important classes of food additives. The food industry is especially interested in the application of naturally occuring and biologically derived ... -
Cloning of the gfp (green fluorescent protein) gene downstream of the ldh promoter in a bacteriocin-sensitive strain of Lactobacillus sakei to serve as a reporter strain in bacteriocin studies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Lactobacillus plantarum 285, isolated from sorghum beer, produces bacteriocin 285, which displays activity against several food spoilage organisms. For future application of bacteriocin 285 in the food ... -
Developing bone cement implants impregnated with bacteriocins for prevention of infections
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Infection is one of the major causes of increased morbidity and the escalating costs associated with orthopedic surgery. The areas that are infected are often difficult to reach and thus difficult to ... -
Fermentation optimization of pediocin PD-1 production and a comparative study of the effect of pediocin PD-1, plantaricin 423 and nisin on biofilms of Oenococcus oeni
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Lactic acid bacteria are present in many foods and beverages and are used as starter cultures in the production of a variety of fermented products. Many of these bacteria produce ribosomally synthesized ... -
Investigating the mode of transcriptional regulation controlling plantaricin 423 expression in Lactobacillus plantarum 423
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The discovery and use of antibiotic therapies was one of the most significant achievements of the twentieth century. However, the current rate at which antibiotic resistance develops heavily outweighs ... -
Prevention and treatment of mastitis in dairy cows with bacteriocins produced by Enterococcus faecalis
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2003-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The effect of the bacteriocin-like peptide AS-48, produced by Enterococcus faecalis FAIRE 92, was tested against a mastitis isolate of Staphylococcus aureus in an in vivo and in vitro study. During ... -
Studies on regulation of the plantaricin 423 gene
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Lactic acid bacteria play an essential role in the majority of fermented foods by producing organoleptic compounds and increasing the shelf life. The best-studied antimicrobial compounds are bacteriocins, ...
