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The use of germinants to potentiate the sensitivity of Bacillus anthracis spores to peracetic acid

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016
Elimination of Bacillus anthracis spores from the environment is a difficult and costly process due in part to the toxicity of current sporicidal agents.
Ozgur eCelebi, Fatih eBuyuk, Tom ePottage, Ant eCrook, Suzanna eHawkey, Callum eCooper, Allan eBennett, Mitat eSahin, Leslie eBaillie   +8 more
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Effect of Physical and Chemical Treatments on Viability, Sub-Lethal Injury, and Release of Cellular Components from Bacillus clausii and Bacillus coagulans Spores and Cells

Foods, 2020
Bacterial spores are of concern to the food industry due to their ability to survive processing and their potential to subsequently germinate and grow in food. In this paper, two strains belonging to the genus Bacillus (B.
Antonio Bevilacqua, Leonardo Petruzzi, Milena Sinigaglia, Barbara Speranza, Daniela Campaniello, Emanuela Ciuffreda, Maria Rosaria Corbo   +6 more
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Microbial Interventions in Processing of Plant Based Proteins: Unlocking Extraction Dynamics and Functionality for Human Health

Food Bioengineering, EarlyView.
Fermentation enhances nutritional & techno‐functional properties of plant protein. Three distinct stages of fermentation impact on different aspects of plant protein. Fermentation induces flavors modulation through new organic compounds formation. Plant protein fermentation improves their utility in food applications.
Disha, Mitali Madhumita, Dharmender Kumar, Pramod Kumar Prabhakar   +3 more
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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, EarlyView.
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

Model of microwave effects on bacterial spores [PDF]

, 2019
A recent application of microwaves in the healthcare area is for the rapid detection of bacterial spores, particularly of clinically significant spores such as Clostridium difficile. Here, we present a working model of C.
Lees, Jonathan, Adrian Porch, Porch, Adrian, Malyshev, Dmitry, Baillie, Les, Catrin F. Williams, Jonathan Lees, Dmitry Malyshev, Les Baillie, Williams, Catrin F.   +9 more
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Pulsed Light Technology in Food Safety and Preservation: Principles, Applications, and Future Directions

Food Chemistry International, EarlyView.
Pulsed light technology uses short high‐intensity broad‐spectrum flashes (200–1100 nm) to inactivate microbes via DNA damage. It preserves food quality, extends shelf life, and works on liquids, meats, and produce, often combined with other hurdles for enhanced efficacy.
Abdul Mueez Ahmad, Laiba Younas, Fatima Javed, Rimsha Amjad, Muhammad Tayyab Raza   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Phytochemistry, Chemotypic Diversity and Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils From Native Aromatic Plants of the Americas: A Systematic Review

Flavour and Fragrance Journal, EarlyView.
This review bridges ancestral indigenous knowledge with modern pharmacology, summarizing the phytochemistry and antimicrobial properties of essential oils from seven native American species. It highlights their significant activity against bacterial, fungal and parasitic pathogens, emphasizing their potential as sustainable therapeutic and agricultural
Arley Rey Páez, Mozaniel Santana de Oliveira, João Paulo Viana Leite   +2 more
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Photothermal Nanoheaters-Modified Spores for Safe and Controllable Antitumor Therapy

International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2022
Xin Zhang,1,* Yang Zhang,2,* Ning Wang,1 Yetong Shen,1 Qing Chen,2 Lu Han,1 Bo Hu1 1Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Life Sciences, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, People’s Republic of China; 2School of ...
Zhang X, Zhang Y, Wang N, Shen Y, Chen Q, Han L, Hu B   +6 more
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Bioactive compounds in insects—Composition, extraction, functionality, food applications, and safety concerns

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
This review synthesizes 94 studies (2000–2025) exploring edible insects as sustainable sources of peptides, lipids, and chitin. Utilizing “green” extraction, these bioactives offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits for functional foods. However, addressing safety concerns like allergenicity and heavy metals through standardized frameworks remains ...
Blessing Rachael Adeyeye, Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye   +1 more
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Aerosolization Affects Bacillus globigii Vegetative Cell and Spore Behaviors

Microorganisms
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacteria is a critical global health threat, yet the impact of environmental stressors such as aerosolization on resistance remains unclear.
Brooke L. Smith, Meiyi Zhang, Sunil Kumar, Maria D. King   +3 more
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