Lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins: new potential weapons in the fight against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Syariffah NS Yaacob and Roswanira Abdul Wahab and Mailin Misson and Mohd K Sabullah and Fahrul Huyop and Noraziah M Zin (2022) Lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins: new potential weapons in the fight against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Future Microbiology, 17 (9). p. 1. ISSN 1746-0913

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Abstract

Alternative solutions are eminently needed to combat the escalating number of infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria are promising candidates for next-generation antibiotics. Studies have found that these stable and nontoxic ribosomally synthesized antimicrobial peptides exhibit significant potency against other bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains. Here the authors review previous studies on bacteriocins that have been effectively employed to manage MRSA infections. The authors' review focuses on the beneficial traits of bacteriocins for further application as templates for the design of novel drugs. Treatments that combine bacteriocins with other antimicrobials to combat pervasive MRSA infections are also highlighted. In short, future studies should focus on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of bacteriocins–antimicrobials to understand their interactions, as this aspect would likely determine their efficacy in MRSA inhibition.

Item Type:	Article
Keyword:	Antibacterial , Antimicrobial peptides , Bacteriocin , Lactic acid bacteria , Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Subjects:	Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR1-502 Microbiology > QR100-130 Microbial ecology Q Science > QR Microbiology > QR1-502 Microbiology > QR75-99.5 Bacteria
Department:	INSTITUTE > Biotechnology Research Institute (BRI)
Depositing User:	SITI AZIZAH BINTI IDRIS -
Date Deposited:	17 Jul 2022 11:04
Last Modified:	17 Jul 2022 11:04
URI:	https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/33351

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