Lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) hydrolyzed lactoferricin, reducing its antimicrobial activity — revealing that the gut microbiome can modify antimicrobial peptide function, with implications for probiotic-peptide interactions.
Key findingLactic acid bacteria (probiotics) hydrolyzed lactoferricin, reducing its antimicrobial activity — revealing that the gut microbiome can modify antimic
What the researchers found
Lactic acid bacteria (probiotics) hydrolyzed lactoferricin, reducing its antimicrobial activity — revealing that the gut microbiome can modify antimicrobial peptide function, with implications for probiotic-peptide interactions.
Why it matters
Relevant for peptide research.
How the study worked
research study.
What this study cannot tell us
See abstract.
How to read the evidence
emerging evidence.
When this study was published
Published in 2010.
The bigger picture
Advances peptide research.
Questions still open
- Further research needed.
Common questions
What was studied?
What was found?
Read the original research
Hydrolytic breakdown of lactoferricin by lactic acid bacteria.
Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology, 37(2), 173-8
Citation
Paul, Moushumi; Somkuti, George A. (2010). Hydrolytic breakdown of lactoferricin by lactic acid bacteria.. Journal of industrial microbiology & biotechnology, 37(2), 173-8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10295-009-0660-6