Acetic acid induces pH-independent cellular energy depletion in salmonella enterica

Weak organic acids are widely used as preservatives and disinfectants in the food industry. Despite their widespread use, the antimicrobial mode of action of organic acids is still not fully understood. This study investigated the effect of acetic acid on the cell membranes and cellular energy gener...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tan, S., Lee, S., Dykes, Gary
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2015
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11054