Bacteriophage-Derived Peptidase CHAPK Eliminates and Prevents Staphylococcal Biofilms

New antibacterial agents are urgently needed for the elimination of biofilm-forming bacteria that are highly resistant to traditional antimicrobial agents. Proliferation of such bacteria can lead to significant economic losses in the agri-food sector. This study demonstrates the potential of the bac...

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Main Authors: Mark Fenton, Ruth Keary, Olivia McAuliffe, R. Paul Ross, Jim O'Mahony, Aidan Coffey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:International Journal of Microbiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/625341