Development of an Antimicrobial Peptide-based Biosensor for the Monitoring of Bacterial Contaminations
Nisin is a cationic amphiphilic peptide consisting of 34 amino acids with a cluster of hydrophobic residues at the N-terminus and hydrophilic residues at the C-terminus. The mechanism of its action is based on its ability to attach to the bacteria cell membrane before to then cause cell lysis. This...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
2019-06-01
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| Series: | Chemical Engineering Transactions |
| Online Access: | https://www.cetjournal.it/index.php/cet/article/view/9669 |