Cross talk between SigB and PrfA in Listeria monocytogenes facilitates transitions between extra-and intracellular environments

A Gaballa, V Guariglia-Oropeza… - Microbiology and …, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes can modulate its transcriptome and
proteome to ensure its survival during transmission through vastly differing environmental …

Systematic Review of the Listeria Monocytogenes σB Regulon Supports a Role in Stress Response, Virulence and Metabolism

Y Liu, RH Orsi, A Gaballa, M Wiedmann… - Future …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Aim: Among the alternative sigma factors of Listeria monocytogenes, σB controls the largest
regulon. The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive review of σB-regulated …

Role and regulation of the stress activated sigma factor sigma B (σB) in the saprophytic and host-associated life stages of Listeria monocytogenes

A Dorey, C Marinho, P Piveteau, C O'byrne - Advances in applied …, 2019 - Elsevier
The stress activated sigma factor sigma B (σ B) plays a pivotal role in allowing the food-
borne bacterial pathogen Listeria monocytogenes to modulate its transcriptional landscape …

Regulation of Listeria monocytogenes Virulence

J Johansson, NE Freitag - Microbiology Spectrum, 2019 - Am Soc Microbiol
Whereas obligate human and animal bacterial pathogens may be able to depend upon the
warmth and relative stability of their chosen replication niche, environmental bacteria such …

Unveiling the persistent threat: recent insights into Listeria monocytogenes adaptation, biofilm formation, and pathogenicity in foodborne infections

A Rohilla, V Kumar, JJ Ahire - Journal of Food Science and Technology, 2024 - Springer
Listeriosis is a severe disease caused by the foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes,
posing a significant risk to vulnerable populations such as the elderly, pregnant women, and …

Expression levels of the agr locus and prfA gene during biofilm formation by Listeria monocytogenes on stainless steel and polystyrene during 8 to 48 h of incubation …

TKV Gandra, D Volcan, IS Kroning, N Marini… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to compare the gene expression levels of the agr locus and
prfA gene during adhesion and biofilm formation by four L. monocytogenes isolates (2 …

Colonisation dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from food production environments

J Gray, PS Chandry, M Kaur, C Kocharunchitt… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous bacterium capable of colonising and persisting
within food production environments (FPEs) for many years, even decades. This ability to …

Large–scale genetic analysis and biological traits of two SigB factors in Listeria monocytogenes: lineage correlations and differential functions

P Mao, Y Wang, L Gan, L Liu, J Chen, L Li… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Listeria monocytogenes is a globally distributed bacterium that exhibits genetic
diversity and trait heterogeneity. The alternative sigma factor SigB serves as a crucial …

Identification of the agr Peptide of Listeria monocytogenes

M Zetzmann, A Sánchez-Kopper… - Frontiers in …, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is an important food-borne human pathogen that is able to
strive under a wide range of environmental conditions. Its accessory gene regulator (agr) …

The Analysis of Field Strains Isolated From Food, Animal and Clinical Sources Uncovers Natural Mutations in Listeria monocytogenes Nisin Resistance Genes

J Wambui, AK Eshwar, M Aalto-Araneda… - Frontiers in …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Nisin is a commonly used bacteriocin for controlling spoilage and pathogenic bacteria in
food products. Strains possessing high natural nisin resistance that reduce or increase the …