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The influence of external factors on bacteriophages—review

Year: 2011

Type: review

Abstract: The ability of bacteriophages to survive under unfavorable conditions is highly diversified. We summarize the influence of different external physical and chemical factors, such as temperature, acidity, and ions, on phage persistence. The relationships between a phage's morphology and its survival abilities suggested by some authors are also discussed. A better understanding of the complex problem of phage sensitivity to external factors may be useful not only for those interested in pharmaceutical and agricultural applications of bacteriophages, but also for others working with phages.

Source: Folia Microbiologica

DOI: 10.1007/s12223-011-0039-8

Authors: E. Jończyk, M. Kłak, R. Międzybrodzki, A. Górski

Institutions: Ludwik Hirszfeld Institute of Immunology and Experimental Therapy, Polish Academy of Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw

Language: English

Topic: Bacteriophages and microbial interactions

Subfield: Virology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,590

OpenAlex ID: W2013956986