The gram-positive bacterium Listeria monocytogenes is the causative agent of listeriosis, a
highly fatal opportunistic foodborne infection. Pregnant women, neonates, the elderly, and …

Bacterial proteases are an extensive collection of enzymes that have vital roles in cell
viability, stress response and pathogenicity. Although their perturbation clearly offers the …

In this review, we focus on a group of mobile genetic elements designated pathogenicity
islands (PAI). These elements play a pivotal role in the virulence of bacterial pathogens of …

There are numerous proteases of pathogenic organisms that are currently targeted for
therapeutic intervention along with many that are seen as potential drug targets. This review …

Completely revised, this third edition of a bestseller incorporates findings to present readers
with a complete overview of foodborne listeriosis, including information on listeriosis in …

In combination with other strategies, hyperosmolarity and desiccation are frequently used by
the food processing industry as a means to prevent bacterial proliferation, and particularly …

Since the first introduction of the sulfa drugs and penicillin into clinical use, large numbers of
antibiotics have been developed and hence contributed to human health. But extensive use …

Clp proteolytic complexes are essential for virulence and for survival under stress conditions
in several pathogenic bacteria. Recently, a study using signature‐tagged mutagenesis …

Summary The Hsp100/Clp ATPases constitute a family of closely related proteins of which
some members function solely as chaperones whereas others additionally can associate …

In the past 25 years, Listeria monocytogenes has become increasingly important as a food-
associated pathogen. Most European Union countries have an annual incidence of human …