Comparative analysis of different preservation techniques for the storage of Staphylococcus phages aimed for the industrial development of phage-based antimicrobial products.

Bacteriophages have been proven as effective antimicrobial agents in the treatment of infectious diseases and in other biocontrol applications including food preservation and disinfection. The extensive use of bacteriophages requires improved methodologies for medium- and long-term storage as well a...

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Main Authors: Eva González-Menéndez, Lucía Fernández, Diana Gutiérrez, Ana Rodríguez, Beatriz Martínez, Pilar García
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6181408?pdf=render