nisin Z

• CAT Number: M116293
• CAS Number: 137061-46-2
• Molecular Formula: C141H229N41O38S7
• Molecular Weight: 3331.05
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: nisin Z
• Target: Bacterial
• Storage: Store at +4C

Nisin Z is a bacteriocin polypeptide antibiotic known as a lantibiotic. Nisin is produced by gram-positive bacteria to reduce competitive strain from other gram-positive bacteria.Nisin Z is toxic against other gram-positive bacteria by forming pores in the membrane leading to cell death.

Reference

Blackburn, P., and R. J. Evans. /Applications of the Bacteriocin, Nisin./ 69.2 (1996): n. pag. www.ncbi.gov. Aplin & Barrett Ltd. and Applied Microbiology Inc. Web. 28 Aug. 2012.