8. Lantibiotics
- Prof. Dr. H.-J. Rehm2,
- Dr. G. Reed3
Published Online: 28 MAY 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9783527620890.ch8
Copyright © 1997 VCH Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Book Title
Biotechnology: Products of Secondary Metabolism, Volume 7, Second Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Jack, R., Götz, F. and Jung, G. (2008) Lantibiotics, in Biotechnology: Products of Secondary Metabolism, Volume 7, Second Edition (eds H.-J. Rehm and G. Reed), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527620890.ch8
Editor Information
- 2
Institut für Mikrobiologie, Universität, Münster, Corrensstraße 3, D-48149 Münster, FRG
- 3
1914 N. Prospect Ave.,#61, Milwaukee, WI 53202-1401, USA
Publication History
- Published Online: 28 MAY 2008
- Published Print: 24 APR 1997
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527283170
Online ISBN: 9783527620890
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Keywords:
- lantibiotics;
- subtilin;
- nisin;
- epilancin;
- methyllanthionine
Summary
The chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
The Unique Chemistry and Structure of Lantibiotics
Lantibiotic Structures in Solution
The Gened Proteins Involved in Lantibiotic Biosynthesis and Genetic Regulation
Biological Activities of Lantibiotics
Applications of Lantibiotics
Conclusions and Future Perspectives