Collaborative bacteriostatic activity of bovine lactoferrin with lysozyme against Escherichia coli O111.
1989; Oxford University Press; Volume: 53; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1271/bbb1961.53.1705
ISSN1881-1280
AutoresTakashi Suzuki, Koji Yamauchi, Kozo KAWASE, Mamoru TOMITA, Isao KIYOSAWA, Shigeo OKONOGI,
Tópico(s)Probiotics and Fermented Foods
ResumoLactoferrin(LF), an iron binding protein, has been reported to inhibit the growth of bacteria.1'2)It has been thought that LF deprives the bacteria of iron essential for their growth.However, Perraudin and Prieels3) reported that iron saturated LF (Fe-LF) also agglutinates the protoplasts of inactivated Micrococcus luteus treated with hen egg white
Referência(s)