Class Ⅱa bacteriocins can be considered as the major subgroup of bacteriocins from lactic acid bacteria, not only because of their large number, but also because of their activities and potential applications.

Application of polypeptides to the identification of Lactic acid bacteria;

Optimization of the medium for isolation of lactic acid bacteria in beer;

Production of lactic acid from organic wastes using lactic acid bacteria;

Isolation and identification of a high-yield lactic acid bacterium and its fermentative performance;