Research and Applications in Bacteriocins

Informationen zum Autor Margaret A. Riley Klappentext This book discusses the recent developments in research of bacteriocins and their role in drug development. This is an essential book for all scientists interested in antimicrobials! drug development! bacterial toxins! lactic acid bacteria. Zusammenfassung This book discusses the recent developments in research of bacteriocins and their role in drug development. This is an essential book for all scientists interested in antimicrobials, drug development, bacterial toxins, lactic acid bacteria. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. Bacteriocin Biosynthesis, Structure and Function 3. Genetically Modified Bacteriocins 4. Potential Application of Bacteriocins as Antimicrobials 5. Cytotoxic Activity of Bacteriocins Against Eukaryotic Cells 6. Lantibiotic Production by Streptococcus mutans: Their Uses in Replacement Therapy for the Prevention of Dental Caries and as Antibiotics for the Treatment of Various Infectious Diseases 7. Use of Bacteriocins in Livestock 8. Bacteriocins of Plant-Associated Bacteria and Their Potential as Biocontrol Agents Against Phytopathogens 9. Application of Bacteriocins in the Food Industry 10. Nisin: Past, Present and Future

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• Authors: Margaret A. (University of Massachusetts Riley, Margaret A. Gillor Riley, RILEY MARGARET A GILLOR OSNAT
• Assisted by: Osnat Gillor (Editor), Osnat (University of Massachusetts Gillor (Editor), Gillor Osnat (Editor), Margaret A. Riley (Editor), Margaret A. (University of Massachusetts Riley (Editor), Riley Margaret A. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 02.11.2006
• EAN: 9781904933236
• ISBN: 978-1-904933-23-6
• No. of pages: 226
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > General, dictionaries; Microbiology (non-medical), Bacteriology (non-medical), SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Genetics & Genomics, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Microbiology, Genetics (non-medical)