Method for preventing spoilage of food with bacteriophage

Details Method for preventing spoilage of food with bacteriophage Method for preventing spoilage of food with bacteriophage

2005-10-18

2005-10-18

Gitomer, Ralph (Department: 1651)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Micro-organism, tissue cell culture or enzyme using process...

C435S320100, C435S200000

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06955893

ABSTRACT:
A method for the treatment and prevention of dental caries and periodontal diseases using bacteriophages and phage-encoded anti-bacterial enzymes to inhibit establishment of bacteria in the oral cavity is provided. Also provided are methods for studying the cell wall of an oral bacterium, a method for preventing spoilage of perishable items and a method for removing dextrans from surfaces utilized in sugar manufacture. Purified enzymes and the isolated DNA fragments encoding them are also provided.

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