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ArticleProbiotics and antimicrobial proteins2026

Therapeutic Potential and Sustainable Bioprocessing of Enterocin CC2: A Probiotic-Derived Antimicrobial Targeting Streptococcus mutans in Oral Health.

Zhang Jin Ng, Chee-Yuen Gan, Mazni Abu Zarin, Chee Keong Lee, John Chi-Wei Lan, Hui Suan Ng, Joo Shun Tan

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Zhang Jin NgBioprocess Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Chee-Yuen GanAnalytical Biochemistry Research Centre (ABrC), University Innovation Incubator Building, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Sains@USM Campus, 11900, Bayan Lepas , Penang, Malaysia.
Mazni Abu ZarinLaboratory Vaccines and Biomolecules, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, 43400, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Chee Keong LeeBioprocess Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
John Chi-Wei LanBiorefinery and Bioprocessing Engineering Laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chungli, Taoyuan, 320, Taiwan.
Hui Suan NgDepartment of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Chungli, Taoyuan, 320, Taiwan.
Joo Shun TanBioprocess Technology, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. jooshun@usm.my.

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Abstract

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance in oral pathogens necessitates safe and sustainable alternatives to conventional therapies. Enterocin CC2, a novel bacteriocin from Enterococcus faecium CC2, was purified using an optimized polyethylene glycol (PEG)-citrate aqueous two-phase system (ATPS). The process achieved a purification factor of 4.73 and recovery yield of 73.33%, which improved to 5.13 and 84.61% with the addition of 4% NaCl. SDS-PAGE revealed a molecular size of ~ 5.5-6 kDa, and identity confirmation was obtained via HPLC and LC-MS. Enterocin CC2 displayed potent antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans with MIC and MBC values of 0.50 and 1.00 mg/mL, respectively, and demonstrated faster bactericidal action than 0.2% chlorhexidine. ISO 10993-5 cytotoxicity testing confirmed its safety on 3T3-L1 cells at concentrations ≤ 1 mg/mL. These findings highlight enterocin CC2 as a promising candidate for oral health applications and establish PEG-citrate ATPS as a scalable, eco-friendly platform for bacteriocin purification.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriocinsEnterococcus faeciumProbioticsStreptococcus mutansAnimalsBridged-Ring CompoundsMiceMicrobial Sensitivity TestsOral HealthPolyethylene GlycolsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriocinsBridged-Ring CompoundsenterocinPolyethylene GlycolsBacteriocin purificationEnterocin CC2Oral health therapeuticsPEG-based aqueous two-phase systemProbiotic-derived antimicrobialStreptococcus mutans

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PMID40965791
PMCPMC13176146

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