Listeria monocytogenes is a saprophytic gram-positive bacterium, and an opportunistic
foodborne pathogen that can produce listeriosis in humans and animals. It has evolved an …

Listeria monocytogenes is a human food-borne facultative intracellular pathogen that is
resistant to a wide range of stress conditions. As a consequence, L. monocytogenes is …

Food safety criteria for Listeria monocytogenes in ready‐to‐eat (RTE) foods have been
applied from 2006 onwards (Commission Regulation (EC) 2073/2005). Still, human invasive …

In 2023, Listeria monocytogenes persistence remains a problem in the food business. A
profound understanding of how this pathogen persists may lead to better aimed intervention …

Water is vital for many biological processes and is essential for all living organisms.
However, numerous macroorganisms and microorganisms have adapted to survive in …

Listeria monocytogenes are Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, non-spore-forming
bacteria that easily adapt to changing environmental conditions. The ability to grow at a wide …

Water is essential for all living organisms, for animals as well as for plants and micro-
organisms. For these latter, the presence of water or a humid environment with a high air …

Salt is widely employed in different foods, especially in meat products, due to its very diverse
and extended functionality. However, the high intake of sodium chloride in human diet has …

Membrane vesicles are the nano-sized vesicles originating from membranes. The
production of membrane vesicles is a common feature among bacteria. Depending on the …

Cellular function is generally depicted at the level of functional pathways and detailed
structural mechanisms, based on the identification of specific protein–protein interactions …