title: Inactivation of bacteriocins in the intestinal canal and oral cavity.
abstract: Colicinogenic Escherichia coli colonized gnotobiotic mice harboring susceptible or resistant strains comparably. Intestinal contents and dental plaque containing proteases inactivated several colicins and streptococcal bacteriocins.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001430:Bacteriocins / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D003087:Colicins / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology; D004926:Escherichia coli; D005243:Feces / Q000032:analysis; D005856:Germ-Free Life; D007422:Intestines / Q000382:microbiology; D051379:Mice; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013291:Streptococcus
chemical_list: D001430:Bacteriocins; D003087:Colicins; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases