Lactoferricin B inhibits bacterial macromolecular synthesis in Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.

H, Ulvatne; Ø, Samuelsen; HH, Haukland; M, Krämer; LH, Vorland

doi:10.1016/j.femsle.2004.07.001

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Lactoferricin B inhibits bacterial macromolecular synthesis in Escherichia coli and Bacillus subtilis.

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Authors:

Ulvatne H

Samuelsen Ø

Haukland HH

Abstract

Most antimicrobial peptides have an amphipathic, cationic structure, and an effect on the cytoplasmic membrane of susceptible bacteria has been postulated as the main mode of action. Other mechanisms have been reported, including inhibition of cellular functions by binding to DNA, RNA and proteins, ...

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