The Host-Range of a Streptomyces aureofaciens Actinophage

Weindling, R.; Tresner, H. D.; Backus, E. J.

doi:10.1038/189603a0

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“…This antibiotic consists of chlortetracycline, a drug for treating infected allergic dermatitis in humans [ 50 ]. The roots of the problems were confirmed in 1961 by isolating a phage specific for S. aureofaciens [ 51 ].…”

Section: Phage Infectionsmentioning

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Bacteriophage Challenges in Industrial Processes: A Historical Unveiling and Future Outlook

Kamiński,

Paczesny

2024

Pathogens

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Humans have used fermentation processes since the Neolithic period, mainly to produce beverages. The turning point occurred in the 1850s, when Louis Pasteur discovered that fermentation resulted from the metabolism of living microorganisms. This discovery led to the fast development of fermented food production. The importance of industrial processes based on fermentation significantly increased. Many branches of industry rely on the metabolisms of bacteria, for example, the dairy industry (cheese, milk, yogurts), pharmaceutical processes (insulin, vaccines, antibiotics), or the production of chemicals (acetone, butanol, acetic acid). These are the mass production processes involving a large financial outlay. That is why it is essential to minimize threats to production. One major threat affecting bacteria-based processes is bacteriophage infections, causing substantial economic losses. The first reported phage infections appeared in the 1930s, and companies still struggle to fight against phages. This review shows the cases of phage infections in industry and the most common methods used to prevent phage infections.

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Section: Phage Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%