Ahmed M. Elbakush
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View article: Maple polyphenols inhibit sortase and drastically reduce <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> biofilms
Maple polyphenols inhibit sortase and drastically reduce <i>Streptococcus mutans</i> biofilms Open
Dental caries is initiated by the adherence of Streptococcus mutans to tooth surfaces, leading to biofilm (plaque) formation and the production of enamel-eroding acids. Sortase A (SrtA) plays a critical role in this process because it anch…
View article: Maple compounds prevent biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes via sortase inhibition
Maple compounds prevent biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes via sortase inhibition Open
The Pss exopolysaccharide (EPS) enhances the ability of the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes to colonize and persist on surfaces of fresh fruits and vegetables. Eradicating listeria within EPS-rich biofilms is challenging due to t…
View article: Lignan-containing maple products inhibit Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on fresh produce
Lignan-containing maple products inhibit Listeria monocytogenes biofilms on fresh produce Open
Major listeriosis outbreaks have been associated with fresh produce contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes . Strains that synthesize the Pss exopolysaccharide (EPS) have an estimated 10 2 to 10 4 -fold advantage over nonsynthesizing stra…
View article: The Listeria monocytogenes exopolysaccharide significantly enhances colonization and survival on fresh produce
The Listeria monocytogenes exopolysaccharide significantly enhances colonization and survival on fresh produce Open
Fresh produce contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes has caused major listeriosis outbreaks in the last decades. Our knowledge about components of the listerial biofilms formed on fresh produce and their roles in causing foodborne illnes…
View article: CodY-Mediated c-di-GMP-Dependent Inhibition of Mammalian Cell Invasion in Listeria monocytogenes
CodY-Mediated c-di-GMP-Dependent Inhibition of Mammalian Cell Invasion in Listeria monocytogenes Open
Elevated levels of the second messenger c-di-GMP suppress virulence in diverse pathogenic bacteria, yet mechanisms are poorly characterized. In the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes , high c-di-GMP levels inhibit mammalian cell inv…