Susceptibility of bifidobacteria to nisin.
A collection of 17 bifidobacteria was tested for sensitivity or resistance to lantibiotic nisin. Minimal inhibitory concentration of the strain tested was highly variable, ranging from 4.88 to 10,000 IU-1. In general, strains isolated from faecal samples were more resistant than those purchased from culture collections. These results could be useful in the production of foods containing both bifidobacteria and nisin.
Rada
V
V
Czech University of Agriculture in Praque, Kamycka, Czech Republic.
Dlabal
J
J
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001644:Bifidobacterium / Q000187:drug effects*; D005520:Food Preservatives / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D009561:Nisin / Q000494:pharmacology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005520:Food Preservatives; D009561:Nisin