Free fatty acids (FFAs) have long been acknowledged for their antimicrobial activity. More
recently, long-chain FFAs (> 12 carbon atoms) are receiving increased attention for their …

Globally, enteropathogenic bacteria are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. 1-3
Campylobacter, Salmonella, Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli, and Listeria are among …

Listeriolysin S (LLS) is a thiazole/oxazole–modified microcin (TOMM) produced by
hypervirulent clones of Listeria monocytogenes. LLS targets specific gram-positive bacteria …

Garlic is a plant that is native to Central Asia and belongs to the Alliaceae family. When
garlic bulbs are crushed, they release a sulfoxide molecule called alliin, which is the …

Highlights•The review provides a holistic view of the Listeria infection cycle.•The pathogen is
readily transmitted between outdoor environments, food and hosts.•Highlights the …

Folic acid and its derivatives (folates) play central roles in one-carbon metabolism,
necessary for the synthesis of purines, pyrimidines, and some amino acids. Antifolate drugs …

In this study, a bilayer probiotic edible coating was developed for fresh-cut apple slices.
Lactobacillus plantarum 299v-containing carboxymethyl cellulose solution was applied to …

Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a Gram-positive facultative intracellular pathogen that leads
a biphasic lifecycle, transitioning its metabolism and selectively inducing virulence genes …

In recent years, increasing consumer's demand for even cleaner label, functional, safe and
high quality products has led to searching for new antimicrobial agents of natural origin that …

The tight and coordinated regulation of virulence gene expression is crucial to ensure the
survival and persistence of bacterial pathogens in different contexts within their hosts …