Lactoferrin–thymol complex for the disinfection of gram-positive <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> and Gram-negative <i>Escherichia coli</i>
Mi Yan, Shuyue Dong, Xue Shen, Chengwen Lu, Haiqing Ye, Tiehua Zhang
Abstract
after combination with Thy, respectively. This work demonstrates the promising antibacterial activities of the LF-Thy complex and provides an alternative agent for combating bacterial infection in the food industry, which holds great potential for promoting the development of the all-natural healthcare food complex.
Topics & Concepts
Staphylococcus aureusEscherichia coliLactoferrinAntibacterial activityMicrobiologyChemistryThymolMinimum inhibitory concentrationBacteriaBiochemistryBiologyFood scienceAntimicrobialGeneGeneticsEssential oilInfant Nutrition and HealthAntimicrobial Peptides and ActivitiesBreastfeeding Practices and Influences