Structural Basis of the Mechanisms of Action and Immunity of Lactococcin A, a Class IId Bacteriocin
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00066-23
Abstract: Class IId (lactococcin-like) bacteriocins and class IIa (pediocin-like) bacteriocins share a few similarities: (i) both induce membrane leakage and cell death by specifically binding the mannose phosphotransferase system (man-PTS) on their target cells, and (ii)… read more here.
Keywords: class iid; class; immunity; man pts ... See more keywords
Structural Basis of Pore Formation in the Mannose Phosphotransferase System by Pediocin PA-1
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.01992-21
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous microorganism responsible for listeriosis, a rare but severe disease in humans, who become infected by ingesting contaminated food products (i.e., dairy, meat, fish, and vegetables): the disease has a fatality… read more here.
Keywords: listeria monocytogenes; pediocin; phosphotransferase system; mannose phosphotransferase ... See more keywords