Bacteriocins
Also known as: Endogenous Antibiotics
Description
Bacteriocins are Proteins (or Protein complexes) produced by certain types of Bacteria that inhibit/kill other types of related Bacteria.
Biological Function of Bacteriocins
Immune System
Bacteriocins may help to prevent Infection by inhibiting or suppressing some types of Bacteria - Detrimental that penetrate the body. Detrimental Bacteria known to be suppressed by various Bacteriocins include: [1]
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