Editorial: Bacteriocins and Other Ribosomally Synthesised and Post-translationally Modified Peptides (RiPPs) as Alternatives to Antibiotics

Authors

Harsh Mathur, Teagasc - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority
Des Field, University College Cork
Mathew Upton, School of Biomedical Sciences
Paul D. Cotter, Teagasc - Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority

ORCID

• Mathew Upton: 0000-0003-4287-6396

Abstract

This Research Topic concerns bacteriocins and others RiPPs (Ribosomally synthesized and Post-translationally modified Peptides) as alternatives to antibiotics. Due to the increasing problem of antibiotic resistance globally, there is a pressing need to source such alternative antimicrobials. Here, in this editorial, we summarize the key papers that were published as part of this Research Topic, which consisted of a diverse range of research as well as review articles, pertaining to several different bacteriocins and RiPPs.

DOI

10.3389/fmicb.2021.695081

Publication Date

2021-06-08

Publication Title

Frontiers in Microbiology

Volume

12

ISSN

1664-302X

Embargo Period

2021-07-28

Recommended Citation

Mathur, H., Field, D., Upton, M., & Cotter, P. (2021) 'Editorial: Bacteriocins and Other Ribosomally Synthesised and Post-translationally Modified Peptides (RiPPs) as Alternatives to Antibiotics', Frontiers in Microbiology, 12. Available at: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.695081