title: Antimicrobial peptides as natural bio-preservative to enhance the shelf-life of food.
abstract: Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are diverse group of natural proteins present in animals, plants, insects and bacteria. These peptides are responsible for defense of host from pathogenic organisms. Chemical, enzymatic and recombinant techniques are used for the synthesis of antimicrobial peptides. These peptides have been found to be an alternative to the chemical preservatives. Currently, nisin is the only antimicrobial peptide, which is widely utilized in the preservation of food. Antimicrobial peptides can be used alone or in combination with other antimicrobial, essential oils and polymeric nanoparticles to enhance the shelf-life of food. This review presents an overview on different types of antimicrobial peptides, purification techniques, mode of action and application in food preservation.
authors: Department of Biotechnology, S.G.B. Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra 444602 India.
authors: Mahendra
authors: M
authors: Rai
authors: Department of Biotechnology, S.G.B. Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra 444602 India.
authors: Raksha
authors: R
authors: Pandit
authors: Department of Biotechnology, S.G.B. Amravati University, Amravati, Maharashtra 444602 India ; Department of Biotechnology, Engineering School of Lorena, University of Sao Paulo, Estrada Municipal do Campinho, sn, Lorena, SP 12602-810 Brazil.
authors: Swapnil
authors: S
authors: Gaikwad
authors: Institute of Plant Protection, Debrecen Agricultural University, P.O. Box 36, Debrecen, H-4015 Hungary.
authors: György
authors: G
authors: Kövics
keywords: Antimicrobial peptides; Bio-preservation; Food preservation; Nisin