Inactivation of bacteriocins in the intestinal canal and oral cavity.
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.
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
D001430:Bacteriocins; D003087:Colicins; D010447:Peptide Hydrolases