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Nisin
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Definition
: A 34-amino acid polypeptide antibiotic produced by Streptococcus lactis. It has been used as a food preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, and cheese.
Pharmacological Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Food Preservatives
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
Drugs
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nisin A
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*Nisin.
Eur J Biochem 1996 Nov 1;241(3):716-22
nisin Z
137061-46-2 Nisin Z
Nisin/*analogs & derivatives.
Eur J Biochem 1991;201(3):581