Characterization and Food Application of the Novel Lytic Phage BECP10: Specifically Recognizes the O-polysaccharide of <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7

Characterization and Food Application of the Novel Lytic Phage BECP10: Specifically Recognizes the O-polysaccharide of <i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7

<i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 is a global concern that causes serious diseases, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome and bloody diarrhea. To control <i>E. coli</i> O157:H7 in food, a novel siphophage, BECP10, that targets the O157 serotype was isolated and characterized. Unlik...

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Main Authors: Do-Won Park, Jong-Hyun Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
<i>E. coli</i> O157:H7
bacteriophage
phage receptor
antibacterial activity
food application
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/8/1469

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