Results 1 to 10 of about 52,883,465 (121)

The Cyclic Antibacterial Peptide Enterocin AS-48: Isolation, Mode of Action, and Possible Food Applications [PDF]

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2014
Enterocin AS-48 is a circular bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus. It contains a 70 amino acid-residue chain circularized by a head-to-tail peptide bond.
Rosario Lucas, Maria José Grande Burgos, Antonio Galvez   +2 more
exaly   +3 more sources

Bacteriocins as a Promising Antimicrobial Strategy Against Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens: Mechanisms of Action, Applications in Human and Animal Health, and the Food Industry. [PDF]

Biomed Res Int
The global rise of antimicrobial resistance has significantly increased the difficulty treating infectious agents, creating an urgent need for alternative therapeutic strategies. In this context, bacteriocins have emerged as a promising solution, offering a potential alternative to conventional antibacterial therapies.
Geda AM, Tumebo AW, Abey SL, Kasse GE, Temesgen AB, Wassie ZG.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Unveiling the Probiotic Properties of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UFTM 2.9 Through Probiogenomic Analysis. [PDF]

Mol Nutr Food Res
Probiogenomic and in vitro analyses revealed that Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UFTM 2.9 does not exhibit virulence determinants, produces inhibitory compounds against pathogenic bacteria, and possesses 170 genes associated with probiotics, which corroborates its metabolic versatility and potential for survival and functionality in the gastrointestinal ...
Fonseca BR, Sabino YNV, Rocha BMO, Azevedo VAC, Brenig B, Soares SC, Lemos LN, Luquetti SCPD, Paiva AD, Medeiros JD, Machado ABF.   +10 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Listeria monocytogenes-Can We Reduce or Eliminate It From Food Commodities? [PDF]

Mol Nutr Food Res
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen responsible for listeriosis. Traditional control methods include heat treatment, high‐pressure processing, irradiation, and acidification, all aimed at reducing bacterial load in foods. Emerging strategies include gene expression, CRISPR‐Cas9, bacteriophage, competitive exclusion via beneficial microbes ...
d'Ovidio L, de Oliveira DP, Ivanova IV, Vaz-Velho M, Franco BDGM, Todorov SD.   +5 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Incorporation of Natural Antimicrobial Agents Into Thermoplastic Polymers for Food Applications: Strategies, Efficacy, Challenges and Future Directions

Packaging Technology and Science, Volume 39, Issue 10, Page 1253-1279, October 2026.
This graphical abstract summarizes the main strategies for incorporating natural antimicrobial agents into thermoplastic food packaging polymers, including melt processing, surface deposition, controlled release and chemical immobilization. It highlights the major classes of natural antimicrobials, key advantages such as microbial growth reduction and ...
Florence Akinmeye, Fabrice Gouanve, Fatima Zahra Jamal, Abdelkader Selmi, Sami Ghnimi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

In Vitro Characterization of Technological and Health‐Promoting Properties of Enterocin Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria From Camel Milk and Its Suitability as a Dairy Starter

Food Chemistry International, Volume 2, Issue 3, Page 398-410, September 2026.
Enterocin‐producing Enterococcus faecium RSCUDR7 from camel milk exhibited strong probiotic and antimicrobial properties, along with stability in skim milk. Its suitability as a safe and effective dairy starter highlights its potential for developing functional probiotic dairy products.
Rahul Singhal, Kamalesh Kumar Meena, Manvik Joshi, Lokesh Gupta, Sunil Meena   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microbial responses to emerging technologies in fermented dairy processing: Implications for product development

International Journal of Dairy Technology, Volume 79, Issue 3, July‐September 2026.
Emerging processing technologies can do more than inactivate microorganisms; under controlled sublethal conditions, they reprogram microbial physiology and metabolism. This review highlights the underlying mechanisms, technological opportunities, and current challenges for designing next‐generation fermented dairy products with improved functionality ...
Sepehrdad Dehghani, Ramila Cristiane Rodrigues, Vitor Emanuel Máximo Santos, Pedro Henrique Campelo, Evandro Martins   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Altitude‐Associated Divergence of the Gut Microbiome in Endangered Forest Musk Deer: Evidence From Integrated Metagenomics, Metabolomics, and Culturomics

Evolutionary Applications, Volume 19, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT High‐altitude environments expose mammals and their gut symbionts to multifaceted stressors—hypoxia, cold, and intense UV radiation. Whether gut microbial communities undergo compositional restructuring in response to these stressors, and whether such restructuring carries translational value for captive conservation, remain unresolved ...
Feiyun Huang, Zexiu Zhang, Yanni Zhao, Sen Ye, Maoyuan Gan, Xuxin Li, Yele Zhang, Lei Chen, Yushuo Zhang, Lingxi Chen, Ting Wang, Jinming Huang, Xiuyue Zhang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inactivation Strategies of Clostridium perfringens in Foods: Current Challenges and Emerging Interventions

Food Frontiers, Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2026.
Clostridium perfringens forms heat‐resistant spores that complicate food safety. Physical methods (thermal processing, HPP, vacuum cooling, ozone treatments) and chemical interventions (natural antimicrobials, phosphates, nitrate/nitrite, organic acids) reduce vegetative cells and spores, though spore resistance remains a major challenge in food and ...
Deepak Subedi, Bharath Mallavarapu, Pranita Patil, Sujitha Bhumanapalli, Sandesh Chapagain, Kham Bahadur Khatri, Milan Kandel, Amit Kumar Singh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phenolic Compounds: From Traditional Uses to Innovative Applications and Everything in Between

Molecular Nutrition &Food Research, Volume 70, Issue 9, 13 May 2026.
This review deals with many aspects related to the study of phenolic compounds, starting with advances in extraction, detection, and quantification methods, going through bioavailability, bioactivity, and beneficial health properties, and discussing antioxidant and antimicrobial uses and mechanisms.
Marcela de Sá Barreto da Cunha, Cristina Maria Turim Santos Miguel, Emília Maria França Lima, Uelinton Manoel Pinto, Cláudia Vieira Prudêncio, Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source