A Response Surface Methodological Approach for Large-Scale Production of Antibacterials from <i>Lactiplantibacillus plantarum</i> with Potential Utility against Foodborne and Orthopedic Infections

• Main Authors: Paulpandian Prema (Author), Daoud Ali (Author), Van-Huy Nguyen (Author), Bhathini Vaikuntavasan Pradeep (Author), Veeramani Veeramanikandan (Author), Maria Daglia (Author), Carla Renata Arciola (Author), Paulraj Balaji (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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A variety of bacteria, including beneficial probiotic lactobacilli, produce antibacterials to kill competing bacteria. Lactobacilli secrete antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) called bacteriocins and organic acids. In the food industry, bacteriocins, but even whole cell-free supernatants, are becoming mor...