| Literature DB >> 17085695 |
Peter Sass1, Gabriele Bierbaum.
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The recombinant phi11 endolysin hydrolyzed heat-killed staphylococci as well as staphylococcal biofilms. Cell wall targeting appeared to be a prerequisite for lysis of whole cells, and the combined action of the endopeptidase and amidase domains was necessary for maximum activity. In contrast, the phi12 endolysin was inactive and caused aggregation of the cells.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 17085695 PMCID: PMC1797112 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.01616-06
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792