Research Progress of Lysins for Biocontrol of Foodborne Pathogens and Its Applications

Abstract:

Bacteriophage lysins have emerged as a new class of antimicrobial agents used for bio-controlling bacterial infection or other unwanted contaminations in various fields，particularly with increasing frequency of drug-resistant pathogens in the worldwide. In the present review，developments regarding the use of lysins for food safety are outlined. Furthermore，lysins for bio-controlling bacterial contamination and novel approaches regarding to lysins towards Gram-negative cells will also be highlighted.