Bisin

Bisin is a naturally occurring lantibiotic (an antibacterial peptide) discovered by University of Minnesota microbiologist Dan O'Sullivan.[1][2] Unlike earlier lantibiotics discovered, such as nisin, bisin also kills Gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria.

The food-preservative properties of bisin could lead to food products that resist spoilage for years.[3]

## See also

* Nisin \- a related food preservative currently in use

## References

1. ↑ U.S. Scientists Discover Natural Agent That Kills Bacteria in Food. Aug 2011
2. ↑ Breakthrough natural preservative kills foodborne bacteria - research. 2011
3. ↑ Fresh food could last for years. Aug 2011

## External links

* Bactericidal Lanbiotic Inhibits Gram-negative Bacteria. Office for Technology Commercialization, University of Minnesota. June 25, 2010.

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