On Research Situation on Bacteriocins Produced from Lactic Acid Bacteria

Bacteriocins produced by lactic acid bacteria are a heterogeneous group of activated peptide or proteinous material,most of which are provided with inhibition for bacteria in near relation,and the minority with wider bacteriostatic spectra.The bacteriocins consist of small heat-stable petides,large heat-labile proteins and lantibiotics.Their characteristics,biosynthesis and application are reviewed.