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Aug 2026
Lauric Acid Microemulsions Inhibit Staphylococcus aureus Through Cell Membrane Disruption and Potential Interference with Peptidoglycan Biosynthesis
Findings substantiate that LA emulsions disrupt S. aureus by operating potentially multi-targeted effects involving cell membrane disruption and peptidoglycan interference, offering a promising alternative approach warranting further investigation for foodborne pathogen control.
Peipei Ma, Run-run Zhang, Chen Li et al.
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