Protamine-induced permeabilization of cell envelopes of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria
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The mechanisms that mediate the antibacterial action of protamine were analyzed in cell suspensions of Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli and Shewanella putrefaciens. A nonspecific efflux of intracellular components such as adenosine triphosphate and beta-galactosidase was detected after the addition of protamine in gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Furthermore, protamine's antibacterial activity involves the interaction of polycationic peptides with anionic cell wall components and phospholipids in the cytoplasmic membrane.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1997
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Production of acylated homoserine lactones by psychrotrophic members of the Enterobacteriaceae isolated from foods
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Many Enterobacteriaceae produce acylated homoserine lactones, which are used to coordinate colonization. In a study of 154 psychrotrophic Enterobacteriaceae isolated from foods, 116 produced these signal molecules.
Publication Name: Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0099-2240
Year: 1999
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