Challenges of using protein antibiotics for pathogen control

Chai, Ray and Rooney, William M and Milner, Joel J and Walker, Daniel (2021) Challenges of using protein antibiotics for pathogen control. Pest Management Science, 77 (9). pp. 3836-3840. ISSN 1526-498X (https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6312)

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Abstract

Bacterial phytopathogens represent a significant threat to many economically important crops. Current control measures often inflict harm on the environment and may ultimately impact on human health through the spread of antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial proteins such as bacteriocins have been suggested as the next generation of disease control agents since they are able to specifically target the pathogen of interest with minimal impact on the wider microbial community and environment. However, substantial gaps in knowledge with regards to the efficacy and application of bacteriocins to combat phytopathogenic bacteria remain. Here we highlight the immediate challenges the community must address to ensure maximum exploitation of antimicrobial proteins in the field.

  • Item type:Article
    ID code:86183
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    26 September 2021
    Published
    9 August 2021
    Published Online
    2 February 2021
    Accepted
    18 December 2020
    Submitted
    Notes:Chai, R., Rooney, W.M., Milner, J.J. and Walker, D. (2021), Challenges of using protein antibiotics for pathogen control. Pest Manag Sci, 77: 3836-3840. https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.6312
    Subjects:Science > Microbiology
    Department:Faculty of Science > Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:20 Jul 2023 08:30
    Last modified:09 Apr 2024 04:12
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/86183
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