Organisms

Lactococcus lactis

A non-pathogenic species of LACTOCOCCUS found in DAIRY PRODUCTS and responsible for the souring of MILK and the production of LACTIC ACID.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A non-pathogenic species of LACTOCOCCUS found in DAIRY PRODUCTS and responsible for the souring of MILK and the production of LACTIC ACID.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Streptococcus lactis
  • Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

92(72); was STREPTOCOCCUS LACTIS 1972-91 (Prov 1972-73)

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Previous Indexing

  • Streptococcus (1966-1971)

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  2. B03w.510w.400.800w.500w.400w
  3. B03w.510w.550w.737w.500w.400w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Lactococcus lactis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013294. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013294
  2. Lactococcus lactis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactococcus_lactis
  3. Lactococcus lactis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133598