Nisin A
Nisin A
34 Amino Acids · MW: 3354.1 Da
Amino Acids
34
Molecular Weight
3354.1 Da
Half-life
Short; degraded by proteases
Research Score
4.7
Studies
95
Storage
Store lyophilized at -20°C, reconstituted at 2-8°C
What is Nisin A?
A lantibiotic produced by Lactococcus lactis and used as a food-grade antimicrobial. It binds lipid II, blocks cell-wall synthesis, and forms pores in susceptible bacteria.
Key Benefits & Mechanisms
lantibiotic
AMP
cell-wall inhibitor
Research Summary
Especially active against many Gram-positive pathogens and spoilage organisms, with strong relevance to anti-resistance strategies. It is one of the best-studied peptide antibiotics and a benchmark for engineered lanthipeptides.
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