From antibacterial to antibiofilm targeting: an emerging paradigm shift in the development of quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs)

EA Saverina, NA Frolov, OA Kamanina… - ACS Infectious …, 2023 - ACS Publications
In a previous development stage, mostly individual antibacterial activity was a target in the
optimization of biologically active compounds and antiseptic agents. Although this targeting …

Dry surface biofilms in the food processing industry: An overview on surface characteristics, adhesion and biofilm formation, detection of biofilms, and dry sanitization …

VPP Alonso, MPMBB Gonçalves… - … Reviews in Food …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Bacterial biofilm formation in low moisture food processing (LMF) plants is related to matters
of food safety, production efficiency, economic loss, and reduced consumer trust. Dry …

Natural phenolic compounds: Antimicrobial properties, antimicrobial mechanisms, and potential utilization in the preservation of aquatic products

X Chen, W Lan, J Xie - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural antibacterials have stood out in the last decade due to the growing demand for
reducing chemical preservatives in food. In particular, natural phenolic compounds are …

Recent developments in nanoemulsions against spoilage in cold-stored fish: A review

J Zhao, W Lan, J Xie - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanoemulsion-based technology is developing rapidly in the food industry, especially in the
design of delivery systems for bioactive compounds. This review presents an in-depth …

The next frontier of 3D bioprinting: bioactive materials functionalized by bacteria

Y Liu, X Xia, Z Liu, M Dong - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D bioprinting has become a flexible technical means used in many fields.
Currently, research on 3D bioprinting is mainly focused on the use of mammalian cells to …

Biofilm control strategies in the light of biofilm-forming microorganisms

T Kilic, EB Bali - World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2023 - Springer
Biofilm is a complex consortium of microorganisms attached to biotic or abiotic surfaces and
live in self-produced or acquired extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs). EPSs are …

Ultrasonic preparation of Tween-essential oil (Zanthoxylum schinifolium Sieb. et Zucc) oil/water nanoemulsion: Improved stability and alleviation of Staphylococcus …

S Liao, G Yang, Z Wang, Y Ou, S Huang, B Li… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Staphylococcus epidermidis has been identified as a pathogen in ready-to-eat foods, and its
biofilm can cause devastating chronic infections in affected hosts. For the demand of natural …

Characterization of the Biofilms Formed by Histamine-Producing Lentilactobacillus parabuchneri Strains in the Dairy Environment

A Sarquis, D Bajrami, B Mizaikoff, V Ladero… - Foods, 2023 - mdpi.com
Lentilactobacillus parabuchneri, a lactic acid bacterium, is largely responsible for the
production and accumulation of histamine, a toxic biogenic amine, in cheese. L …

Disruption of Communication: Recent Advances in Antibiofilm Materials with Anti-Quorum Sensing Properties

Y Qu, Y Zou, G Wang, Y Zhang… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Biofilm contamination presents a significant threat to public health, the food industry, and
aquatic/marine-related applications. In recent decades, although various methods have …

Microbial resistance to sanitizers in the food industry

VPP Alonso, MM Furtado, CHT Iwase… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Hygiene programs which comprise the cleaning and sanitization steps are part of the Good
Hygiene Practices (GHP) and are considered essential to ensure food safety and quality …