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Chitosan disrupts the barrier properties of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria

International Journal of Food Microbiology · 2001 · Vol. 71(2-3) · pp. 235–244

Ilkka M. Helander(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland)Eeva‐Liisa Nurmiaho‐Lassila(University of Helsinki)Raija Ahvenainen(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland)Jonathan Rhoades(London South Bank University)Sibel Roller✉(London South Bank University)

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Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Antimicrobial agents and applicationsChitosanBacterial outer membraneEscherichia coliAntimicrobialMicrobiologyBacteriaChemistryLipopolysaccharideSalmonellaChitin

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Bacterial Outer Membrane ProteinsCell MembraneCell Membrane PermeabilityChitinFood PreservativesGram-Negative BacteriaHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationLipopolysaccharidesMicroscopy, ElectronChitosan

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