Common food bacteria could help make vitamins cheaper, greener
August 11, 2025
August 11, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Common food bacteria could help make vitamins cheaper, greener
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A new study reveals how Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), a common food bacterium, regulates the production of a key precursor in vitamin K2 (menaquinone) biosynthesis. The bacteria produce enough of this precursor to support their growth while preventing toxic buildup.
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Common food bacteria could help make vitamins cheaper, greener
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A new study reveals how Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), a common food bacterium, regulates the production of a key precursor in vitamin K2 (menaquinone) biosynthesis. The bacteria produce enough of this precursor to support their growth while preventing toxic buildup.
From right to le . . .