In recent decades, bacteriocins have received substantial attention as antimicrobial
compounds. Although bacteriocins have been predominantly exploited as food …

A considerable number of strains belonging to different species of Enterococcus are highly
competitive due to their resistance to wide range of pH and temperature. Their …

Active and intelligent packaging systems are continuously evolving in response to growing
challenges from a modern society. This article reviews:(1) the different categories of active …

▪ Abstract Microbes produce an extraordinary array of microbial defense systems. These
include classical antibiotics, metabolic by-products, lytic agents, numerous types of protein …

The genus Enterococcus is the most controversial group of lactic acid bacteria. Studies on
the microbiota of many traditional cheeses in the Mediterranean countries have indicated …

Biopreservation systems in foods are of increasing interest for industry and consumers.
Bacteriocinogenic lactic acid bacteria and/or their isolated bacteriocins are considered safe …

The intestinal barrier, consisting of the vascular endothelium, epithelial cell lining, and
mucus layer, covers a surface of about 400 m2. The integrity of the gut wall is sustained by …

During the last few years, a large number of new bacteriocins produced by lactic acid
bacteria (LAB) have been identified and characterized. LAB-bacteriocins comprise a …

The increasing demand for fresh-like food products and the potential health hazards of
chemically preserved and processed food products have led to the advent of alternative …

Bacteriocins are antimicrobial peptides or proteins produced by strains of diverse bacterial
species. The antimicrobial activity of this group of natural substances against foodborne …