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Bacteriocins In Poultry Nutrition – A Review / Bakteriocyny w żywieniu drobiu – artykuł przeglądowy Cover

Bacteriocins In Poultry Nutrition – A Review / Bakteriocyny w żywieniu drobiu – artykuł przeglądowy

By: Damian Józefiak and  Anna Sip  
Open Access
|Aug 2013

Abstract

In recent years, a number of studies have shown a close relationship between broiler performance, health and the gastrointestinal microbiota. However, taking the complexity and biodiversity of the micro-ecosystem into consideration, a manipulation of the microbiota in a way that is profitable both for the host bird and for the farmer seems a difficult goal to achieve. Bacteriocins are extracellular proteinaceous compounds, synthesized by many bacterial species. Due to their different bacteriostatic effects, they have been used in human nutrition for decades. However, limited information is available regarding their effects in poultry, even though that similar mode of action as in other animals is possible. Therefore, the aim of the present review is to discuss present bacteriocin classification, mode of action and their potential role in poultry nutrition.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2013-0031 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Page range: 449 - 462
Published on: Aug 1, 2013
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2013 Damian Józefiak, Anna Sip, published by National Research Institute of Animal Production
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.