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Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents in Food Microbiology
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: Received: 29 April 2022 / Approved: 29 April 2022 / Online: 29 April 2022 (15:49:21 CEST)
How to cite: Gildea, L.; Ayariga, J.; Boakai K., R. Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents in Food Microbiology. Preprints 2022, 2022040309. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0309.v1 Gildea, L.; Ayariga, J.; Boakai K., R. Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents in Food Microbiology. Preprints 2022, 2022040309. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202204.0309.v1
Abstract
Bacteriophages have been recognized as potential biocontrol agents in the food industry. Bacteriophages have been proposed for a variety of applications within this industry including bio preservation, pathogen detection, and as an alternative treatment method to antibiotics in animal health. The potential applications of bacteriophages are widespread throughout the entire food production process and serve to enhance food quality, prevent foodborne illnesses, and enhance the efficiency of production. The ability of bacteriophages to lyse bacterial targets with high specificity and pose no threat to mammalian cells or natural microbiota is unique and relevant in terms of suitability for food safety. This review will outline potential and current applications of bacteriophages and their respective impacts on the field.
Keywords
bacteriophages; biocontrol; food production; bacterial resistance
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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