Integrated proteomics, molecular dynamics, and in vitro characterization of antimicrobial peptide from Lactobacillus acidophilus vesicles against Streptococcus mutans

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Venkatramanan Mahendrarajan, Nalini Easwaran
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra09511e
Cited by: 4
References: 70

Abstract

L. acidophilus vesicle-derived peptide selectively perturbs S. mutans membranes via surface engagement, revealing a natural membrane-disruptive antimicrobial mechanism.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Probiotics and Fermented Foods Oral microbiology and periodontitis research

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
7
Pages
5743–5757
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN