Pediocin
Cat. Number: FA-00389
Size: 1g, 5g, 10g, Custom size
Description
Chemical structure: peptide
Product Details
CAS Number
133108-87-9
Source
Pediococcus acidilactici
Application
Pediocins have molecular masses of about 2,700 to 4,000 Da. They are potential food biopreservatives used to control food-borne pathogens and spoilage.
Appearance
Buffered aqueous solution
Molecular Weight
2,700-4,000 Da
Storage Temp.
-20 °C
Antibiotic Activity Spectrum
Gram-positive bacteria
Mode of Action
cell membrane/interferes
Handling Precaution
Pediocins are class IIa 10 that are produced by Pediococcus acidilactici. They are cationic peptides with molecular masses of about 2,700 to 4,000 Da, that show strong activity against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria monocytogenes, Clostridicum perfringes, Enterococcus faecalis, and Staphylococcus aureus. This antimicrobial action of pediocins is based on interactions with the cytoplasmic membrane, resulting in pore formation and cell death. These interactions also cause a change in membrane potentials, which leads to a loss of the proton motive force and an efflux of intracellular ions, ultimately causing cell death. They have been shown to inhibit Listeria monocytogenes.
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