Casein-derived antimicrobial peptides generated by Lactobacillus acidophilus DPC6026

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Abstract

Three peptides produced by a Lactobacillus acidophilus DPC6026 fermentation of sodium caseinate and showing antibacterial activity against pathogenic strains Enterobacter sakazakii ATCC 12868 and Escherichia coli DPC5063 were characterized. These peptides were all generated from bovine αs1-casein and identified as IKHQGLPQE, VLNENLLR, and SDIPNPIGSENSEK. These peptides may have bioprotective applicability and potential use in milk-based formula, which has been linked to E. sakazakii infection in neonates.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2260-2264
Number of pages5
JournalApplied and Environmental Microbiology
Volume72
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2006

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