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View article: Comparative proteomics of Listeria monocytogenes strains of food and clinical origin reveals strain-specific adaptation mechanisms
Comparative proteomics of Listeria monocytogenes strains of food and clinical origin reveals strain-specific adaptation mechanisms Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen capable of surviving in diverse environments, including food-processing settings and the human host. This study compared the proteomic profiles of two Listeria monocytogenes strains grown at 3…
View article: Gene expression dynamics in Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis treated with Thymus vulgaris and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oils
Gene expression dynamics in Bacillus cereus and Bacillus subtilis treated with Thymus vulgaris and Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum essential oils Open
Essential oils (EOs) hold significant potential as antimicrobials in food, due to their high concentration of active phenolic compounds. These compounds can target bacterial cells through various mechanisms, such as membrane disruption, qu…
View article: Tradition and Innovation in Raw Meat Products with a Focus on the Steak Tartare Case
Tradition and Innovation in Raw Meat Products with a Focus on the Steak Tartare Case Open
Steak tartare is a ready-to-eat (RTE) meat product, prepared with finely chopped or ground raw beef, with a rich culinary history and increasing consumption trend in the last years. Yet, its microbiological safety and technological challen…
View article: Modulation of Antimicrobial Resistance in Listeria monocytogenes via Synergistic Interactions Between Thymbra capitata L. (Cav.) Essential Oil and Conventional Antibiotics
Modulation of Antimicrobial Resistance in Listeria monocytogenes via Synergistic Interactions Between Thymbra capitata L. (Cav.) Essential Oil and Conventional Antibiotics Open
Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health challenge, contributing to foodborne infections and diminishing the effectiveness of conventional antibiotics. In the quest for alternative strategies …
View article: Styrax spp.: Habitat, Phenology, Phytochemicals, Biological Activity and Applications
Styrax spp.: Habitat, Phenology, Phytochemicals, Biological Activity and Applications Open
Styrax is the largest genus of the family Styracaceae, with about 130 species distributed across America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The oleo-resin of these woody shrubs, called Styrax benzoin, has a long tradition of use as incense and i…
View article: The Health Impact of Cocoa from Cultivation to the Formation of Biogenic Amines: An Updated Review
The Health Impact of Cocoa from Cultivation to the Formation of Biogenic Amines: An Updated Review Open
Cocoa and chocolate are known for their health benefits, which depend on factors like cocoa variety, post-harvest practices, and manufacturing processes, including fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding, and refining. These processing me…
View article: From Seed to Health: Lupin (Lupinus albus) -Derived Peptides Show Enhanced ACE and Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibition After Gastrointestinal Digestion
From Seed to Health: Lupin (Lupinus albus) -Derived Peptides Show Enhanced ACE and Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibition After Gastrointestinal Digestion Open
View article: Styrax spp: Habitat, Phenology, Phytochemicals, Biological Activity and Applications
Styrax spp: Habitat, Phenology, Phytochemicals, Biological Activity and Applications Open
Styrax is the largest genus of the family Styracaceae, with about 130 species distributed across America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The oleo-resin of these woody shrubs, called Styrax benzoin, has a long tradition of use as incense and i…
View article: Combined effect of Tetracycline compounds and essential oils on antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica isolated from the swine food chain
Combined effect of Tetracycline compounds and essential oils on antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica isolated from the swine food chain Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses risks for food stakeholders because of the spread of resistant microbes and potential foodborne diseases. In example, pigs may carry Salmonella strains, which can infect humans through contaminated food…
View article: Characterization of a Diaporthe toxica Strain: Growth, Spore Formation, Phomopsin-A, and Alkaloids Production on Lupins
Characterization of a Diaporthe toxica Strain: Growth, Spore Formation, Phomopsin-A, and Alkaloids Production on Lupins Open
The growing interest in vegetable proteins, namely those derived from lupins, has raised concerns over potential safety risks associated with these food products. Lupin serves as the main host for the mycotoxin-producing fungus called Diap…
View article: Adaptive strategies of Listeria monocytogenes: An in-depth analysis of the virulent strain involved in an outbreak in Italy through quantitative proteomics
Adaptive strategies of Listeria monocytogenes: An in-depth analysis of the virulent strain involved in an outbreak in Italy through quantitative proteomics Open
Despite the general classification of L. monocytogenes strains as equally virulent by global safety authorities, molecular epidemiology reveals diverse subtypes in food, processing environments, and clinical cases. This study focuses on a …
View article: Anti-biofilm mechanisms of action of essential oils by targeting genes involved in quorum sensing, motility, adhesion, and virulence: A review
Anti-biofilm mechanisms of action of essential oils by targeting genes involved in quorum sensing, motility, adhesion, and virulence: A review Open
Biofilms are a critical factor for food safety, causing important economic losses. Among the novel strategies for controlling biofilms, essential oils (EOs) can represent an environmentally friendly approach, able to act both on early and …
View article: Challenges and Opportunities in the Sustainable Improvement of Carrot Production
Challenges and Opportunities in the Sustainable Improvement of Carrot Production Open
From an agricultural perspective, carrots are a significant tap root vegetable crop in the Apiaceae family because of their nutritional value, health advantages, and economic importance. The edible part of a carrot, known as the storage ro…
View article: Challenges and Opportunities in the Sustainable Improvement of Carrot Production
Challenges and Opportunities in the Sustainable Improvement of Carrot Production Open
From an agricultural perspective, carrots are a significant tap root vegetable crop in the Apiaceae family because of their nutritional value, health advantages, and economic importance. The edible part of a carrot, known as the storage ro…
View article: Antilisterial Effectiveness of Origanum vulgare var. hirtum and Coridothymus capitatus Essential Oils and Hydrolates Alone and in Combination
Antilisterial Effectiveness of Origanum vulgare var. hirtum and Coridothymus capitatus Essential Oils and Hydrolates Alone and in Combination Open
The antimicrobial activity of Origanum vulgare var. hirtum (O) and Coridothymus capitatus (C) essential oils (EOs) and hydrolates (HYs) of the same botanical species was evaluated on sixteen L. monocytogenes strains from food and clinical …
View article: Thymbra capitata L. hydrolate as a washing solution for controlling Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage microorganisms on rocket salad
Thymbra capitata L. hydrolate as a washing solution for controlling Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage microorganisms on rocket salad Open
Ready-to-eat (RTE) vegetables, including fresh-cut ones, are exposed to the risk of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. Nowadays, fresh-cut products are widely consumed because of their convenience. Nevertheless, effective washi…
View article: Occurrence and molecular characterization of Bacillus spp. strains isolated from gnocchi ingredients and ambient gnocchi stored at different temperatures
Occurrence and molecular characterization of Bacillus spp. strains isolated from gnocchi ingredients and ambient gnocchi stored at different temperatures Open
Ambient gnocchi is a potato-based product with a shelf-life of 12 months at room temperature, due to pasteurisation and incorporation of organic acids. Aim of this study was to investigate the microbiological characteristics of ambient gno…
View article: Development and validation of analytical method by micro-solid-phase extraction followed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry analysis for the quantification of Phomopsin A in lupin samples
Development and validation of analytical method by micro-solid-phase extraction followed by ultra high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry analysis for the quantification of Phomopsin A in lupin samples Open
Phomopsin A (PHO-A), a potent mycotoxin produced by the pathogenic fungus Diaporthe toxica, is a growing international concern due to the high toxicity and prevalence in lupin plants, a vital source of food and feed. This hexapeptide mycot…
View article: In Vivo Evaluation of the Potential of Thyme and Lemon Hydrolates as Processing Aids to Reduce Norovirus Concentration during Oyster Depuration
In Vivo Evaluation of the Potential of Thyme and Lemon Hydrolates as Processing Aids to Reduce Norovirus Concentration during Oyster Depuration Open
In this study, we evaluated the use of hydrolates, co-products of essential oil distillation, as processing aids to improve the depuration process of Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas) as a post-harvest method aimed at reducing the norovi…
View article: A comprehensive investigation of protein expression profiles in L. monocytogenes exposed to thermal abuse, mild acid, and salt stress conditions
A comprehensive investigation of protein expression profiles in L. monocytogenes exposed to thermal abuse, mild acid, and salt stress conditions Open
Preventing L. monocytogenes infection is crucial for food safety, considering its widespread presence in the environment and its association with contaminated RTE foods. The pathogen's ability to persist under adverse conditions, for examp…
View article: Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens
Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens Open
The globalization of food trade and the emergence of disease outbreaks involving several foodborne pathogens and foods has focused the attention of both the research community and consumers on food safety [...]
View article: Stress Adaptation Responses of a Listeria monocytogenes 1/2a Strain via Proteome Profiling
Stress Adaptation Responses of a Listeria monocytogenes 1/2a Strain via Proteome Profiling Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that is ubiquitous and largely distributed in food manufacturing environments. It is responsible for listeriosis, a disease that can lead to significant morbidity and fatality in immunocomprom…
View article: Effectiveness of essential oils against dual-species biofilm of <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> and <em>Pseudomonas fluorescens</em> in a Ricotta-based model system
Effectiveness of essential oils against dual-species biofilm of <em>Listeria monocytogenes</em> and <em>Pseudomonas fluorescens</em> in a Ricotta-based model system Open
Biofilms represent an evolutionary form of life, which translates from life in free-living cells to a community lifestyle. In natural habitats, biofilms are a multispecies complex, where synergies or antagonisms can be established. For exa…
View article: Effect of membrane depolarization against Aspergillus niger GM31 resistant by ultra nanoclusters characterized by Ag2+ and Ag3+ oxidation state
Effect of membrane depolarization against Aspergillus niger GM31 resistant by ultra nanoclusters characterized by Ag2+ and Ag3+ oxidation state Open
View article: Cold Atmospheric plasma treatments trigger changes in sun-dried tomatoes mycobiota by modifying the spore surface structure and hydrophobicity
Cold Atmospheric plasma treatments trigger changes in sun-dried tomatoes mycobiota by modifying the spore surface structure and hydrophobicity Open
View article: Synergistic antifungal activity of catechin and silver nanoparticles on Aspergillus niger isolated from coffee seeds
Synergistic antifungal activity of catechin and silver nanoparticles on Aspergillus niger isolated from coffee seeds Open
In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized solely using catechin (Ct), a natural polyphenol, then their effects on the growth and metabolism of Aspergillus niger GM13 were investigated using 7.5 and 15 ppm of nanoparticles…
View article: The Multifaceted Relationship between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Food System
The Multifaceted Relationship between the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Food System Open
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is being questioned for its possible food transmission, due to several reports of the virus on food, outbreaks developed in food companies, as well as its origins linked to the wet market of Wuhan, China. The purpos…
View article: A Review of the Botany, Volatile Composition, Biochemical and Molecular Aspects, and Traditional Uses of Laurus nobilis
A Review of the Botany, Volatile Composition, Biochemical and Molecular Aspects, and Traditional Uses of Laurus nobilis Open
Laurus nobilis L. is an aromatic medicinal plant widely cultivated in many world regions. L. nobilis has been increasingly acknowledged over the years as it provides an essential contribution to the food and pharmaceutical industries and c…
View article: Unraveling the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Coridothymus capitatus Hydrolate against Listeria monocytogenes in Environmental Conditions Encountered in Foods: An In Vitro Study
Unraveling the Antimicrobial Effectiveness of Coridothymus capitatus Hydrolate against Listeria monocytogenes in Environmental Conditions Encountered in Foods: An In Vitro Study Open
The increased resistance of bacteria to antimicrobials, as well as the growing interest in innovative and sustainable alternatives to traditional food additives, are driving research towards the use of natural food preservatives. Among the…
View article: Biogenic Amines in Meat and Meat Products: A Review of the Science and Future Perspectives
Biogenic Amines in Meat and Meat Products: A Review of the Science and Future Perspectives Open
Biogenic amines (BAs) can be found in a wide range of meat and meat products, where they are important as an index for product stability and quality, but also for their impact on public health. This review analyzes the scientific evidence …