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  • noun Plural form of bacteriocin.

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  • Background: Many Gram-positive lactic acid bacteria (LAB) produce anti-bacterial peptides and small proteins called bacteriocins, which enable them to compete against other bacteria in the environment.

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  • This can either operate via bacteriocins which are known to be produced by many species of lactic acid bacteria or by the production of organic acids which can either have a direct effect or operate by reducing the pH.

    Protexin - Probiotics. Pets need them, too! Thatsnews 2008

  • Production of antimicrobial substances (bacteriocins and lactic acid) active against gut pathogens (Audisio et al., 1999 and 2001; Carina et al., 2000).

    Protexin - Probiotics. Pets need them, too! Thatsnews 2008

  • This can either operate via bacteriocins which are known to be produced by many species of lactic acid bacteria or by the production of organic acids which can either have a direct effect or operate by reducing the pH.

    Archive 2008-07-01 Thatsnews 2008

  • Production of antimicrobial substances (bacteriocins and lactic acid) active against gut pathogens (Audisio et al., 1999 and 2001; Carina et al., 2000).

    Archive 2008-07-01 Thatsnews 2008

  • The compatibility of strains is important, which includes resistance to or lack of production of bacteriocins.

    17 Using Mixed Starter Cultures for Thai Nham 1992

  • For example, bacteriocins are natural proteins produced by certain bacteria that inhibit the growth of other often closely related bacteria.

    1 Upgrading Traditional Biotechnological Processes 1992

  • However, additional factors include the production of bacteriocins and hydrogen peroxide.

    17 Using Mixed Starter Cultures for Thai Nham 1992

  • This microbial polysaccharide has not previously been exploited as a delivery system for bacteriocins, according to Cutter.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories PhysOrg Team 2010

  • This microbial polysaccharide has not previously been exploited as a delivery system for bacteriocins, according to Cutter.

    Penn State Live 2010

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