Bacteriocins comprise a large and functionally diverse family of toxins found in most microbial species. They play a critical role in mediating microbial interactions and in maintaining microbial diversity. The dramatic rise in antibiotic-resistant bacteria has resulted in renewed efforts to find new antimicrobials. Bacteriocins are an attractive focus for drug development because bacteriocins are active against most pathogens, already exist in nature, are remarkably stable, and are not toxic to human cells. Recently, significant advances have enhanced our understanding of the genetics of bacteriocin production and of their mode of action. Research is currently under way to improve the efficacy of bacteriocins by genetic manipulation and to enable their production in non-native hosts. The authors in this book discuss the identification and characterisation of this diverse group of protein toxins and review the ever-increasing number of potential applications in human health, veterinary medicine, crop management, agriculture, food preservation and bioremediation. Topics covered include biosynthesis, structure and function, genetic modification, cytotoxic activity, potential as antimicrobials, and applications in agriculture and veterinary health.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9781904933236
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94367242
Product Key Features
Author
Osnat Gillor, Margaret A. Riley
Publication Name
Research and Applications in Bacteriocins
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Biology
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
567g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Margaret A. Riley, Osnat Gillor
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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