A Bioengineered Nisin Derivative To Control Streptococcus uberis Biofilms
Mariana Pérez-Ibarreche, Des Field, R. Paul Ross, Colin Hill
Abstract
One of the four most prevalent species of bovine mastitis-causing pathogens is S. uberis. Its ability to form biofilms confers on the bacteria greater resistance to antibiotics, requiring higher doses to be more effective. In a bid to limit antibiotic resistance development, the need for alternative antimicrobials is paramount.
Topics & Concepts
NisinBiofilmMicrobiologyLantibioticsBacteriocinBacteriaStreptococcus uberisChemistryAntimicrobialBiologyLactococcus lactisStreptococcaceaeConfocal microscopyPeptideStreptococcus mutansStreptococcus salivariusAntibacterial agentConfocalPathogenStreptococcus gordoniiAntimicrobial peptidesMilk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy CowsBacterial biofilms and quorum sensingBiopolymer Synthesis and Applications