Genomic and morphological characterization of a novel genus of phages infecting Streptococcus thermophilus.
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00227-20
Abstract: Streptococcus thermophilus is a lactic acid bacterium commonly used for the manufacture of yogurt and specialty cheeses. Virulent phages represent a major risk for milk fermentation processes worldwide as they can inactivate the added starter… read more here.
Keywords: phages infecting; thermophilus phages; streptococcus thermophilus; virulent phages ... See more keywords
Global Survey and Genome Exploration of Bacteriophages Infecting the Lactic Acid Bacterium Streptococcus thermophilus
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.01754
Abstract: Despite the persistent and costly problem caused by (bacterio)phage predation of Streptococcus thermophilus in dairy plants, DNA sequence information relating to these phages remains limited. Genome sequencing is necessary to better understand the diversity and… read more here.
Keywords: thermophilus phages; phage; group; bacteriophages infecting ... See more keywords
Streptococcus thermophilus Phages in Whey Derivatives: From Problem to Application in the Dairy Industry
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DOI: 10.3390/v14040810
Abstract: Fifteen samples of whey protein concentrate (WPC) were tested against 37 commercial Streptococcus thermophilus strains to detect infective bacteriophages. Seventy-three diverse phages were isolated from 12 samples, characterized by using DNA restriction patterns and host… read more here.
Keywords: derivatives problem; thermophilus phages; whey derivatives; streptococcus thermophilus ... See more keywords