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Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PA21
Jenn Hoskins
7th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Universiti Putra Malaysia studied postbiotic metabolites from Lactiplantibacillus plantarum to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
- These metabolites showed significant antimicrobial activity against multi-drug resistant pathogens like MRSA and Klebsiella pneumoniae
- The study suggests postbiotic metabolites could be an alternative to traditional antibiotics, potentially reducing antibiotic resistance
References
Main Study
1) Genome mining of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PA21: insights into its antimicrobial potential
Published 6th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-024-10451-7
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