Endolysins and their derivatives have emerged in recent years as a novel class of
antibacterials, which have now entered the clinical phases. Their rapid mode-of-action and …

Persistent infections with the human pathogen Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) have been
closely associated with the induction and progression of a wide range of gastric disorders …

The prevalence and spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria pose a global challenge to
public health. Natural transformation is one of the essential ways for horizontal transfer of …

Bacteriocins are a diverse group of ribosomally synthesized protein antibiotics produced by
most bacteria. They range from small lanthipeptides produced by lactic acid bacteria to …

Colicin production in Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains represents an important trait with
regard to microbial survival and competition in the complex intestinal environment. A novel …

Most colicins kill Escherichia coli cells by membrane pore formation or nuclease activity and,
superficially, the mechanisms are similar: receptor binding, translocon recruitment …

This research comprehensively analyzes plant-produced recombinant bacteriocins, colicins
and salmocins (colicin-like bacteriocins from Salmonella), addressing the escalating …

Colicins are a type of bacteriocin produced by some bacterial species in response to stress.
Colicins are cytotoxic to competing cells. They are classified into two groups: group A, also …

A Biochemical Society Focused Meeting on bacteriocins was held at the University of
Nottingham on 16–18 July 2012 to mark the retirement of Professor Richard James and …

The Tol system is a multi-protein system found in most Gram-negative bacteria. Cells with
Tol system mutations show disruption in the integrity of the outer membrane (OM), resulting …