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Genetic and functional characterisation of the lactococcal P335 phage-host interactions.
BMC genomics - 10 Feb 2017
Mahony Jennifer, Oliveira Joana, Collins Barry, Hanemaaijer Laurens, Lugli Gabriele Andrea, Neve Horst, Ventura Marco, Kouwen Thijs R, Cambillau Christian, van Sinderen Douwe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Despite continuous research efforts, bacterio(phages) infecting Lactococcus lactis starter strains persist as a major threat to dairy fermentations. The lactococcal P335 phages, which are currently classified into four sub-groups (I-IV), are the second most frequently isolated phage group in an industrial dairy context. RESULTS: The current work describes the isolation and comparative genomic analysis...
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