| Literature DB >> 11040432 |
C J Minahk1, M E Farías, F Sesma, R D Morero.
Abstract
The antimicrobial peptide Enterocin CRL35, a class II bacteriocin, produces at high concentrations (8 microg ml(-1)) localized holes in the wall and cellular membrane of Listeria monocytogenes, reflected in the efflux of macromolecules such as proteins and other ultraviolet-absorbing materials. At lower concentrations (0.5 microg ml(-1)), neither ultra structural changes nor macromolecules efflux were observed, however potassium and phosphate ions were released, dissipating the proton motive force. As a result the bacteria were killed.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11040432 DOI: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2000.tb09362.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEMS Microbiol Lett ISSN: 0378-1097 Impact factor: 2.742