A Short Review ofMultifunctional Roles of Bacteriocins

Background: Rising demand for healthy food products has created the need for more innovative food preservation methods.One such method involves the use of bacteriocins, which are natural antimicrobial peptides with potential application in the food industry.Objective: The purpose of this review is to highlight the purification processes of bacteriocins and discuss their multidimensional roles, particularly in controlling harmful pathogens.Methodology: Information was compiled from relevant scientific literature focusing on the purification methods, properties, and applications of bacteriocins.Emphasis was given to their potential mechanisms of action against foodborne pathogens and their prospective role in food preservation.Results: Current findings indicate that bacteriocins exhibit promising antimicrobial activity against a wide range of harmful microorganisms and enhance meat shelf-life, improve plant growth, and control skin-related diseases.However, further industrial-scale studies are still needed to fully validate their commercial applications.Conclusion: Bacteriocins hold significant potential as innovative tools for food preservation and can potentially improve meat shelf-life, enhance plant growth, and control skin-related disease infestation.Their purification and demonstrated antimicrobial roles provide a foundation for future research aimed at integrating them into industrial applications for safer and healthier food production.