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This research aims to identify and characterize the antimicrobial substance produced by Lactobacillus sp. strain GG.

August 1, 1987Antimicrobial Agents and ChemotherapyOpen Access

Antimicrobial substance from a human Lactobacillus strain

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MSM Silva NJN V JacobusTufts Medical Center CDCarl F. DenekeTufts University

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Laboratory investigation reveals antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus strain GG against various bacteria, indicating potential therapeutic applications.

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This research aims to identify and characterize the antimicrobial substance produced by Lactobacillus sp. strain GG.
Isolation of Lactobacillus sp. strain GG from human feces.
Assessment of bactericidal activity against various bacterial species using microbiological assays.
Analysis of the substance's characteristics such as pH stability and molecular weight.
The inhibitory substance showed effective bactericidal activity against Escherichia coli at a dilution of 1:128.
It inhibited growth of multiple pathogenic bacteria while not affecting other lactobacilli.
The substance's properties are consistent with microcins, distinguishing it from typical bacteriocins.

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Silva et al. (1987) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6becf5c068f641bcf43338 https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.31.8.1231

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Laboratory investigation reveals antimicrobial properties of Lactobacillus strain GG against various bacteria, indicating potential therapeutic applications.

Antimicrobial substance from a human Lactobacillus strain

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Antimicrobial substance from a human Lactobacillus strain

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