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Nisin MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Nisin
Tree Number(s)
D04.345.566.582
D12.644.641.582
D12.776.097.151.700
D12.776.543.695.110.700
Unique ID
D009561
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D009561
Scope Note
A 34-amino acid polypeptide antibiotic produced by Streptococcus lactis. It has been used as a food preservative in canned fruits and vegetables, and cheese.
Pharm Action
Anti-Bacterial Agents
Food Preservatives
Registry Numbers
1414-45-5
Previous Indexing
Antibiotics (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Nisin Preferred
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