Virucidal Activity of H2O2-generating Bacteria: Requirement for Peroxidase and a Halide
- 1 March 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 129 (3) , 345-348
- https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/129.3.345
Abstract
An antagonistic relationship between H2O2-generating bacteria (Streptococcus mitis, Lactobacillus acidophilus) and viruses (poliovirus) is described. The antagonism is dependent on a peroxidase (lactoperoxidase, myeloperoxidase) and a halide (iodide, chloride) for maximal activity. This system may be operative in certain biological fluids.Keywords
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