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View article: ClpB enhances thermotolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> through protein disaggregation independent of DnaK
ClpB enhances thermotolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> through protein disaggregation independent of DnaK Open
Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of foodborne infections worldwide and primarily transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated poultry meat. To enhance Campylobacter -associated food safety, it is critical to underst…
View article: Pleiotropic cellular responses underlying antibiotic tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni
Pleiotropic cellular responses underlying antibiotic tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni Open
Antibiotic tolerance enables antibiotic-susceptible bacteria to withstand prolonged exposure to high concentrations of antibiotics. Although antibiotic tolerance presents a major challenge for public health, its underlying molecular mechan…
View article: Pleiotropic cellular responses underlying antibiotic tolerance in<i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>
Pleiotropic cellular responses underlying antibiotic tolerance in<i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Open
Antibiotic tolerance enables antibiotic-susceptible bacteria to withstand prolonged exposure to high concentrations of antibiotics. Although antibiotic tolerance presents a major challenge for public health, its underlying molecular mechan…
View article: Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Activity of Antioxidant Octyl Gallate and Its Impact on Gut Microbiome
Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Activity of Antioxidant Octyl Gallate and Its Impact on Gut Microbiome Open
In this study, we investigated the antibacterial activity of octyl gallate (OG), an antioxidant food additive, against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial pathogens. OG demonstrated robust bactericidal activity against Gram-posi…
View article: Editorial: One health approach to improve food safety
Editorial: One health approach to improve food safety Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Microbiol., 22 August 2023Sec. Food Microbiology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1269425
View article: Enhancement of the Antibiofilm Activity of Nisin against Listeria monocytogenes Using Food Plant Extracts
Enhancement of the Antibiofilm Activity of Nisin against Listeria monocytogenes Using Food Plant Extracts Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen exhibiting a high mortality rate. In addition to the robust tolerance to environmental stress, the ability of L. monocytogenes to develop biofilms increases the risk of contaminating food proc…
View article: Stimulation of Surface Polysaccharide Production under Aerobic Conditions Confers Aerotolerance in Campylobacter jejuni
Stimulation of Surface Polysaccharide Production under Aerobic Conditions Confers Aerotolerance in Campylobacter jejuni Open
Oxygen-sensitive foodborne pathogens must withstand oxygen toxicity in aerobic environments during transmission to humans. C. jejuni is a major cause of gastroenteritis, accounting for 400 million to 500 million infection cases worldwide p…
View article: Synergistic Potentiation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Penicillin and Bacitracin by Octyl Gallate, a Food-Grade Antioxidant, in Staphylococcus epidermidis
Synergistic Potentiation of Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities of Penicillin and Bacitracin by Octyl Gallate, a Food-Grade Antioxidant, in Staphylococcus epidermidis Open
Staphylococcus epidermidis is a major nosocomial pathogen that frequently forms biofilms on indwelling medical devices. This study aimed to investigate the synergistic antimicrobial and antibiofilm activities of octyl gallate (OG) in combi…
View article: Phylogenetic Association and Genetic Factors in Cold Stress Tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni
Phylogenetic Association and Genetic Factors in Cold Stress Tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni Open
The tolerance of foodborne pathogens to environmental stresses significantly affects food safety. Several studies have demonstrated that C. jejuni survives extended exposures to low temperatures, but the mechanisms of cold stress tolerance…
View article: Sugar Modification of Wall Teichoic Acids Determines Serotype-Dependent Strong Biofilm Production in Listeria monocytogenes
Sugar Modification of Wall Teichoic Acids Determines Serotype-Dependent Strong Biofilm Production in Listeria monocytogenes Open
Biofilm formation on the surface of foods or food-processing facilities by L. monocytogenes is a serious food safety concern. Here, our data demonstrate that the level of biofilm production differs among serotypes 1/2a, 1/2b, and 4b depend…
View article: Development of Fluoroquinolone Resistance through Antibiotic Tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni
Development of Fluoroquinolone Resistance through Antibiotic Tolerance in Campylobacter jejuni Open
Antibiotic tolerance compromises the efficacy of antibiotic treatment by extending bacterial survival and facilitating the development of mutations associated with antibiotic resistance. Despite growing public health concerns about antibio…
View article: Phylogenetic Association and Genetic Factors in Cold Stress Tolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>
Phylogenetic Association and Genetic Factors in Cold Stress Tolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Open
Campylobacter jejuni is a major foodborne pathogen transmitted to humans primarily via contaminated poultry meat. Since poultry meat is generally processed, distributed, and stored in the cold chain, the survival of C. jejuni at refrigerat…
View article: Development of fluoroquinolone resistance through antibiotic tolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i>
Development of fluoroquinolone resistance through antibiotic tolerance in <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Open
Antibiotic tolerance not only enables bacteria to survive under acute antibiotic exposures but also provides bacteria with a window of time to develop antibiotic resistance. Campylobacter jejuni is increasingly resistant to clinically impo…
View article: Live-Attenuated Oral Vaccines to Reduce Campylobacter Colonization in Poultry
Live-Attenuated Oral Vaccines to Reduce Campylobacter Colonization in Poultry Open
The control of Campylobacter in poultry at the pre-harvest level is critical to reducing foodborne infections with Campylobacter since the consumption of contaminated poultry is the most frequent cause of human campylobacteriosis. Although…
View article: Antimicrobial Synergy between Aminoglycosides and Licorice Extract in Listeria monocytogenes
Antimicrobial Synergy between Aminoglycosides and Licorice Extract in Listeria monocytogenes Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that can develop serious invasive infections. Among foodborne pathogens, L. monocytogenes exhibits the highest case fatality despite antibiotic treatment, suggesting the current therapy should…
View article: Potentiation of β-Lactams against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Using Octyl Gallate, a Food-Grade Antioxidant
Potentiation of β-Lactams against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Using Octyl Gallate, a Food-Grade Antioxidant Open
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is resistant to a number of antibiotics of clinical importance and is a serious threat to public health. Since bacteria rapidly develop resistance even to newly discovered antibiotics, thi…
View article: Environmental risk quotient of the antibiotic, phenotypic, and genotypic profiles for antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli collected from manure and wastewater at swine farms in Prachinburi Province, Thailand
Environmental risk quotient of the antibiotic, phenotypic, and genotypic profiles for antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli collected from manure and wastewater at swine farms in Prachinburi Province, Thailand Open
Currently, antimicrobial drug resistance is a problem that deserves thoughtful consideration. Especially in the swine production industry, many pig farms tend to release wastewater into natural water sources, which villagers use for their …
View article: Editorial: Resistance and Tolerance in Food-Borne Pathogens: Mechanisms, Public Health Impact, and Control Measures
Editorial: Resistance and Tolerance in Food-Borne Pathogens: Mechanisms, Public Health Impact, and Control Measures Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Microbiol., 14 October 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2021.769931
View article: Inhibition of Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli Using a Broad Host Range Phage Cocktail Targeting Various Bacterial Phylogenetic Groups
Inhibition of Antimicrobial-Resistant Escherichia coli Using a Broad Host Range Phage Cocktail Targeting Various Bacterial Phylogenetic Groups Open
Antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) commensal Escherichia coli is a major reservoir that disseminates antimicrobial resistance to humans through the consumption of contaminated foods, such as retail poultry products. This study aimed to control …
View article: CosR Regulation of perR Transcription for the Control of Oxidative Stress Defense in Campylobacter jejuni
CosR Regulation of perR Transcription for the Control of Oxidative Stress Defense in Campylobacter jejuni Open
Oxidative stress resistance is an important mechanism to sustain the viability of oxygen-sensitive microaerophilic Campylobacter jejuni. In C. jejuni, gene expression associated with oxidative stress defense is modulated by PerR (peroxide …
View article: Salt coatings functionalize inert membranes into high-performing filters against infectious respiratory diseases
Salt coatings functionalize inert membranes into high-performing filters against infectious respiratory diseases Open
Respiratory protection is key in infection prevention of airborne diseases, as highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic for instance. Conventional technologies have several drawbacks (i.e., cross-infection risk, filtration efficiency improveme…
View article: Hyper-Aerotolerant Campylobacter coli from Duck Sources and Its Potential Threat to Public Health: Virulence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genetic Relatedness
Hyper-Aerotolerant Campylobacter coli from Duck Sources and Its Potential Threat to Public Health: Virulence, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Genetic Relatedness Open
Campylobacter, a common foodborne human pathogen, is considered sensitive to oxygen. Recently, aerotolerant (AT) Campylobacter jejuni with the ability to survive under aerobic stress has been reported. Here, we investigated the prevalence …
View article: Erratum: Kim, J.; et al. Characterization of mcr-1-Harboring Plasmids from Pan Drug-Resistant Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Retail Raw Chicken in South Korea. Microorganisms 2019, 7, 344
Erratum: Kim, J.; et al. Characterization of mcr-1-Harboring Plasmids from Pan Drug-Resistant Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from Retail Raw Chicken in South Korea. Microorganisms 2019, 7, 344 Open
The authors would like to make the following corrections to the published paper [...]