Phage resistance in lactic acid bacteria.
Biochimie
; 70(3): 411-22, 1988 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-3139060
ABSTRACT
The interactions between lactic acid bacteria and their phages are commercially significant. Current research has focused on the elucidation of the mechanisms and genetics of phage resistance. Phage resistance genes have been linked to plasmid DNA for Streptococcus lactis and Streptococcus cremoris, and preliminary studies suggest the operation of mechanisms such as the prevention of phage adsorption, restriction/modification, and abortive infection. Some phage resistance plasmids can be conjugally transferred, providing a means of dissemination among phage-sensitive strains for the construction of phage-resistant starter cultures.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Bacteriófagos
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Lactobacillus
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En
Revista:
Biochimie
Ano de publicação:
1988
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Article