Expression of Hybrid Peptide EF-1 in <i>Pichia pastoris</i>, Its Purification, and Antimicrobial Characterization

EF-1 is a novel peptide derived from two bacteriocins, plantaricin E and plantaricin F. It has a strong antibacterial activity against <i>Escherichia coli</i> and with negligible hemolytic effect on red blood cells. However, the chemical synthesis of EF-1 is limited by its high cost. In...

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Main Authors: Zhongxuan Li, Qiang Cheng, Henan Guo, Rijun Zhang, Dayong Si
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/25/23/5538