
Lactenin is a nitrogenous substance present in milk. It has antimicrobial properties. The spermicidal property of lactenin is important, as milk is used as a semen extender in artificial insemination of animals. Lactenins will not be destroyed at normal pasteurization temperatures. It has some inhibitory action on Lancefield Group A Streptococci. ...
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An antibacterial agent active against streptococci isolated from cow's milk. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: lak′tĕ-nin Definitions: 1. An antibacterial agent active against streptococci isolated from cow's milk.
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