Issue 64, 2020

Application of bacteriocins in food preservation and infectious disease treatment for humans and livestock: a review

Abstract

Infectious diseases caused by bacteria that can be transmitted via food, livestock and humans are always a concern to the public, as majority of them may cause severe illnesses and death. Antibacterial agents have been investigated for the treatment of bacterial infections. Antibiotics are the most successful antibacterial agents that have been used widely for decades to ease human pain caused by bacterial infections. Nevertheless, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has raised awareness amongst public about the downside of using antibiotics. The threat of antibiotic resistance to global health, food security and development has been emphasized by the World Health Organization (WHO), and research studies have been focused on alternative antimicrobial agents. Bacteriocin, a natural antimicrobial peptide, has been chosen to replace antibiotics for its application in food preservation and infectious disease treatment for livestock and humans, as it is less toxic.

Graphical abstract: Application of bacteriocins in food preservation and infectious disease treatment for humans and livestock: a review

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
15 iyl 2020
Accepted
05 okt 2020
First published
23 okt 2020
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY-NC license

RSC Adv., 2020,10, 38937-38964

Application of bacteriocins in food preservation and infectious disease treatment for humans and livestock: a review

Z. J. Ng, M. A. Zarin, C. K. Lee and J. S. Tan, RSC Adv., 2020, 10, 38937 DOI: 10.1039/D0RA06161A

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