Detection and preliminary characterization of a narrow spectrum bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus pentosus K2N7 from Thai traditional fermented shrimp (Kung-Som)

A total of 48 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) exhibited antagonistic activity against Lactobacillus sakei subsp. sakei JCM 1157 or Staphylococcus aureus DMST 8840. Only strain K2N7 was selected for characterization of bacteriocin activity. It was identified as Lactobacillus pentosus based on 16S rDNA a...

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Main Authors: Nisit Watthanasakphuban, Akio Tani, Soottawat Benjakul, Suppasil Maneerat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Prince of Songkla University 2016-02-01
Series:Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST)
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Online Access:http://rdo.psu.ac.th/sjstweb/journal/38-1/38-1-7.pdf