Description
Plantaricin A is an antimicrobial peptide that can be derived from Lactobacillus plantarum. Plantaricin A has a synergistic effect with Ciprofloxacin. Plantaricin A shows anti-microbial activity. Plantaricin A increases the membrane potential of S. aureus and the level of intracellular ROS. Plantaricin A inhibits the function of the efflux pump by binding it and altering the structure of MepA, NorA, and LmrS. Plantaricin A significantly relieves inflammation, and promotes wound healing. Plantaricin A permeabilizes cancerous rat pituitary cells[1][2]