FIELD: biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to bactericin from Micrococcus varians, nucleotide fragment encoding bactericin, strains Micrococcus varians CNCM 1-1586 and CNCM 1-1587 producing indicated bactericin and to method of preparing bacteriocin and its using for preparing foodstuffs and cosmetic products as an agent showing activity against pathogens. This bacteriocin shows potent bactericidal effect and the more broad spectrum of inhibition of different bacterial strains. EFFECT: improved method of preparing, enhanced effectiveness of agent. 14 cl, 11 tbl
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2001-08-20—Published
1996-08-07—Filed