In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have promp...In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have prompted a search for alternative options.Plant natural products(PNPs)with antimicrobial activity are being explored as a viable alternative.Among the various antimicrobial natural products studied,plant essential oils,plant flavonoids,plant polyphenols,plant polysaccharides,and plant antimicrobial peptides have been identified as potential candidates.PNPs demonstrate a diverse array of antimicrobial mechanisms,encompassing cell wall and membrane damage,interference with genetic replication,disruption of energy metabolism,and induction of oxidative stress at the single-cell level,as well as inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing at the population level.Certain PNPs have been harnessed as natural antimicrobial agents for the food preservation.The utilization of encapsulation technology proves to be an effective strategy in protecting PNPs,thereby ensuring good antimicrobial efficacy,enhanced dispersibility,and controlled release within food products.The utilization of nanoemulsions,nanoliposomes,edible packaging,electrospun nanofibers,and microcapsules formed by encapsulation has enriched the ways in which PNPs can be applied in food preservation.Although PNPs have great potential in food preservation,their widespread application in the food industry is currently constrained by factors such as production costs,safety concerns,and legal considerations.Chemical synthesis and biosynthesis pathways offer viable strategies for reducing the cost of producing PNPs,and ongoing efforts to assess safety and improve regulatory frameworks are likely to facilitate the broader adoption of PNPs in food preservation practices.This article provides an overview of the main types of PNPs with antimicrobial activity and their properties,focusing on their mechanisms of action.Additionally,it summarizes the use of PNPs in food preservation and discusses the characteristics and applications of different encapsulation technologies.Lastly,the paper briefly analyzes current limitations and proposes potential future trends for this field.展开更多
Addressing the uncontrolled spread and increase in antibiotic resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)will require new control strategies,particularly to improve the safety of food.Our results r...Addressing the uncontrolled spread and increase in antibiotic resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)will require new control strategies,particularly to improve the safety of food.Our results revealed the efficacy of theaflavin-3,3′-digallate(TFBG),which is a novel polyphenol derived from tea,in targeting the key regulatory protein multiple gene regulator A(MgrA)in S.aureus.Through fluorescence anisotropy,we showed that the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)of TFBG was 26.76μg/mL.TFBG uniquely counters S.aureus by regulating its virulence factors and adhesion processes rather than by killing the bacteria directly.This compound alters the expression of key virulence factors and modulates the transcription levels of genes related to adhesion in S.aureus,ultimately reducing the bacteria’s ability to adhere to fibrinogen and its hemolytic activity.Our assays confirmed that TFBG directly interacts with the MgrA protein in MRSA,and we identified critical binding sites.Our in vivo studies highlighted the potent efficacy of TFBG.TFBG administration is an innovative approach to improve food safety by diminishing MRSA virulence and reducing its pathogenicity.展开更多
Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by pro...Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by programmed audio signals.This agitation,powered by the vibration of a speaker cone during music playing,accelerated the mass transport in the incubation process to form bacterial complexes within 10 min.Immunoassay reagents of the two target bacteria(Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium)were preloaded into the corresponding fore-vacuum storage chamber on the chip,and released to participate in the subsequent immune analysis process by piercing the chambers.All the detection processes were integrated into a single microfluidic chip and controlled by a smartphone through Bluetooth.Under selected conditions,wide linear ranges and low limits of detection(LODs<2CFU/m L)were obtained,and real food samples were successfully determined within 30 min.This biosensing method can be extended to wide-ranging applications by loading different recognizing reagents.展开更多
Background:Understanding the global burden of enteric infections is crucial for prioritizing control strategies for foodborne and waterborne diseases.This study aimed to assess the global burden of enteric infections ...Background:Understanding the global burden of enteric infections is crucial for prioritizing control strategies for foodborne and waterborne diseases.This study aimed to assess the global burden of enteric infections in 2021 and identify risk factors from One Health aspects.Methods:Leveraging the Global Burden of Disease(GBD)2021 database,the incidence,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and deaths of enteric infections and the subtypes were estimated,including diarrheal diseases,typhoid and paratyphoid fever,invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella(iNTS)infections,and other intestinal infectious diseases.The estimates were quantified by absolute number,age-standardized incidence rate(ASIR),agestandardized mortality rate(ASMR)and age-standardized DALY rate with 95%uncertainty intervals(UIs).Thirteen pathogens and three risk factors associated with diarrheal diseases were analyzed.Results:In 2021,the global age-standardized DALY rate of enteric infections was 1020.15 per 100,000 popultion(95%UI:822.70-1259.39 per 100,000 population)with an estimated annual percentage change(EAPC)of-4.11%(95%confidence interval:-4.31%to-3.90%)in 1990-2021.A larger burden was observed in regions with lower socio-demographic index(SDI)levels.Diarrheal disease was the most serious subtype with Western Sub-Saharan Africa exhibiting the highest age-standardized DALY rate(2769.81 per 100,000 population,95%UI:1976.80-3674.41 per 100,000 population).Children under 5 and adults over 65 years suffered more from diarrheal diseases with the former experiencing the highest global age-standardized DALY rate(9382.46 per 100,000 population,95%UI:6771.76-13,075.12 per 100,000 population).Rotavirus remained the leading cause of diarrheal diseases despite a cross-year decline in the observed age-standardized DALY rate.Unsafe water,sanitation,and handwashing contributed most to the disease burden.Conclusion:The reduced burden of enteric infections suggested the effectiveness of previous control strategies;however,more efforts should be made in vulnerable regions and populations through a One Health approach.展开更多
Foodborne disease is a worldwide il ness and over 1 bil ion people get diseased every year. In China, thousands of foodborne diseases occur every year. It is proved that prevention is the most crucial for control ing ...Foodborne disease is a worldwide il ness and over 1 bil ion people get diseased every year. In China, thousands of foodborne diseases occur every year. It is proved that prevention is the most crucial for control ing foodborne disease. In the research, food safety monitoring system, laws and early warning system in the US and EU were introduced to explore the successful experience and monitoring or control mode suitable for China.展开更多
Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is an organism that is widespread in the human population and is sometimes responsible for some of the most common chronic clinical disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract in human...Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is an organism that is widespread in the human population and is sometimes responsible for some of the most common chronic clinical disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract in humans, such as chronic-active gastritis, duodenal and gastric ulcer disease, low-grade B-cell mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the stomach, and gastric adenocarcinoma, which is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The routes of infection have not yet been firmly established, and different routes of transmission have been suggested, although the most commonly accepted hypothesis is that infection takes place through the faecal-oral route and that contaminated water and foods might play an important role in transmission of the microorganism to humans. Furthermore, several authors have considered H. pylori to be a foodborne pathogen because of some of its microbiological and epidemiological characteristics. H. pylori has been detected in drinking water, seawater, vegetables and foods of animal origin. H. pylori survives in complex foodstuffs such as milk, vegetables and ready-to-eat foods. This review article presents an overview of the present knowledge on the microbiological aspects in terms of phenotypic characteristics and growth requirements of H. pylori, focusing on the potential role that foodstuffs and water may play in the transmission of the pathogen to humans and the methods successfully used for the detection of this microorganism in foodstuffs and water.展开更多
Traditional Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy has been recognized as a valuable method to characterize and classify kinds of microorganisms.In this study,combined with multivariate statistical analysis,sync...Traditional Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy has been recognized as a valuable method to characterize and classify kinds of microorganisms.In this study,combined with multivariate statistical analysis,synchrotron radiation-based FTIR(SR-FTIR) microspectroscopy was applied to identify and discriminate ten foodborne bacterial strains.Our results show that the whole spectra(3000-900 cm^(-1)) and three subdivided spectral regions(3000-2800,1800-1500 and 1200-900 cm^(-1),representing lipids,proteins and polysaccharides,respectively) can be used to type bacteria.Either the whole spectra or the three subdivided spectra are good for discriminating the bacteria at levels of species and subspecies,but the whole spectra should be given preference at the genus level.The findings demonstrate that SR-FTIR microspectroscopy is a powerful tool to identify and classify foodborne pathogenic bacteria at the genus,species and subspecies level.展开更多
Cases of foodborne doping are frequently reported in sports events and can cause severe consequences for athletes.The foodborne doping can be divided into natural endogenous and artifi cially added foods according to ...Cases of foodborne doping are frequently reported in sports events and can cause severe consequences for athletes.The foodborne doping can be divided into natural endogenous and artifi cially added foods according to the sources,including anabolic agents,stimulants,diuretics,β-blockers,β2 agonists and others.In order to control foodborne doping,chromatographic technique,immunoassay,nuclear magnetic resonance,biosensor technology,pyrolytic spectroscopy,comprehensive analysis and electrochemical analysis have usually used as analytical and inspection strategies.Meanwhile,the legislation of anti-doping,the improvement of testing standard and technology,and the prevention and control of food safety,as well as the improvement of risk perception of athletes are highly necessary for achieving the effective risk control and supervision of foodborne doping,which will be benefi cial for athletes,doctors and administrators to avoid the risks of foodborne doping test and reduce foodborne doping risks for the health of athletes.展开更多
Objective: To refine the infectious doses of enteric bacterial pathogens in animal assays and vaccine clinical trials by studying the invasion kinetics of five bacterial pathogens with human intestinal cells.Methods: ...Objective: To refine the infectious doses of enteric bacterial pathogens in animal assays and vaccine clinical trials by studying the invasion kinetics of five bacterial pathogens with human intestinal cells.Methods: Utilizing in vitro cultured cell invasion assays with gentamicin-killing step,the invasive effects were analyzed in foodborne pathogens including Salmonella,Shigella, Yersinia, Escherichia coli(E. coli) O157 and opportunistic pathogens Citrobacter in human embryonic intestine 407 cells and ileocecum HCT-8 cells at multiplicities of infection(MOIs) of 0.04–4 000.00 E. coli HS served as a noninvasive control.Results: The study results showed that the bacterial invasive efficiency and the average number of internalized bacteria per host cell changed with different starting MOIs. Higher starting MOIs did not always produce more bacterial internalization. The bacterial invasion effects varied with different bacterial strains and host cell lines. E. coli O157:H7 did invade human ileocecum HCT-8 cells.Conclusions: This study shows that these bacteria possess different invasive patterns at various starting MOIs and also in different cell lines. The results could help to figure out the appropriate infectious doses of the bacteria in animal assays and in vaccine clinical trials. The bacterial invasion kinetics is also valuable in evaluating the safety and efficacy of live attenuated bacterial vaccines.展开更多
Foodborne diseases(FBDs) represent a substantial, yet largely preventable, health burden and result in considerable morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries[1]. The FBDs Burden Epidemiology R...Foodborne diseases(FBDs) represent a substantial, yet largely preventable, health burden and result in considerable morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries[1]. The FBDs Burden Epidemiology Reference Group(FERG)found that the global burden of FBDs is comparable to those of major infectious diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immune deficiency syndrome, malaria, and tuberculosis[2].展开更多
Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwid...Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwide and require immediate public health and acute care resources.This study had a review of outstanding outbreaks published;Journals articles related to the subject.From the outbreaks analysis we found the most involved food products were;fermented fish products in Alaska;home canning food,oil preservation and restaurant sauce in London and USA;home canned vegetables,food airtight packed with inappropriate refrigeration and aerosols in Argentina.In conclusion,the diagnosis is based only on clinical findings matching the disease and previous exposure to suspicious food.Botulism must be immediately identified as one case suggests an epidemic and should be treated as a public health emergency.Therefore the purpose of the following review is to recognize the associated risks with the consumption of potentially dangerous foods,to help work our way on prevention for every public health professional to be aware of the dangers of this potentially lethal disease.展开更多
Objective:Foodborne parasitic diseases,although with a declining overall incidence rate,are still endangering local public safety.This review aims to describe the current situation and epidemiological trends of foodbo...Objective:Foodborne parasitic diseases,although with a declining overall incidence rate,are still endangering local public safety.This review aims to describe the current situation and epidemiological trends of foodborne parasitic diseases in China in order to explore possible reasons contributors to its high prevalence in some areas,and propose strategies for prevention and control accordingly.Methods:A scoping review was conducted by searching Pub Med,CNKI,Wanfang,CQVIP,Embase,and the Cochrane Library using search formula"foodborne parasitic diseases(or foodborne parasites)"AND"China".Studies on foodborne parasitic diseases in China were considered,but only articles in English or Chinese published between January 1980 and June 2020 were retrieved.Included studies were screened according to the eligibility criteria:1)diseases consistent with the WHO definition of foodborne parasitic diseases;2)the food carriers were included in the WHO food classification;3)data related to epidemiology,pathogenicity,and prevention and control;4)Foodborne parasitic diseases cases or outbreaks in China.Results:A total of 111 out of 665 records were included and summarized.The prevalence of clonorchiasis,angiostrongyliasis,echinococcosis,trichinellosis and cysticercosis was still increasing although the infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes has substantially decreased in recent years.Diverse eating habits,close contact with animals,and urbanization were contributing factors to the increase.Conclusions:Foodborne parasitic diseases remain an important public health issue in China with the progress of economic globalization and food diversification.We should manage to raise public awareness about the prevention and control of foodborne parasitic diseases,improve health and safety inspections,as well as public health practice.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)nanomaterials have captured an increasing attention in biophotonics owing to their excellent optical features.Herein,2D hafnium ditelluride(HfTe_(2)),a new member of transition metal tellurides,is e...Two-dimensional(2D)nanomaterials have captured an increasing attention in biophotonics owing to their excellent optical features.Herein,2D hafnium ditelluride(HfTe_(2)),a new member of transition metal tellurides,is exploited to support gold nanoparticles fabricating HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites.The nanohybrids can serve as novel 2D surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)substrate for the label-free detection of analyte with high sensitivity and reproducibility.Chemical mechanism originated from HfTe_(2) nanosheets and the electromagnetic enhancement induced by the hot spots on the nano-hybrids may largely contribute to the superior SERS effect of HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites.Finally,HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites are utilized for the label-free SERS analysis of foodborne pathogenic bac-teria,which realize the rapid and ultrasensitive Raman test of Escherichia coli,Listeria mono-cytogenes,Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella with the limit of detection of 10 CFU/mL and the maximum Raman enhancement factor up to 1.7×10^(8).Combined with principal component analysis,HfTe_(2)-Au-based SERS analysis also completes the bacterial classification without extra treatment.展开更多
Infection and intoxication are two common types of foodborne illnesses throughout the world.The aim of the present work was to isolate and characterize biosurfactant producing bacteria fromgroundnut oil cake dumping s...Infection and intoxication are two common types of foodborne illnesses throughout the world.The aim of the present work was to isolate and characterize biosurfactant producing bacteria fromgroundnut oil cake dumping sites and evaluate their biocontrol effects against foodborne pathogens.Bacteria were isolated by enrichment culture technique and preliminary screening method.Biosurfactant activity evaluation was carried out by oil displacement,drop collapse test,lipase activity,hemolytic activity,emulsification index and emulsification assay methods.16s rRNA sequence analysis was used for the isolate identification.Crude biosurfactant was extracted by acid precipitation method and characterized using FTIR(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy).Antibacterial activity was investigated using disc diffusion method.CMCand surface reduction were analyzed by DuNouy tensiometer.Top 10 strains were selected for biosurfactant activity assessment from the total 30 isolates.In addition,16s rRNA sequence identified that the potential isolate was Bacillus pseudomycoides OR 1.Then,FTIR result of the extracted biosurfactant established the extract as a lipopeptide based on the absorption peaks at 3500 to 3200 cm^-1 and 2963 to 2854.68 cm^-1,respectively.50μg/mL of lipopeptide showed the highest antibacterial activity.Critical Micelle Concentration(CMC)of the lipopeptide was 60 mg/L and it reduced the surface tension of water from 71.6 to 31.6 mN/m.Hence,this study widens the scope to employ the bacterial lipopeptide surfactant as a promising biocontrol agent against foodborne pathogens.展开更多
Introduction:On September 11,2024,a foodborne disease outbreak occurred at a middle school.Upon receiving the report,investigators promptly arrived at the scene to verify the incident,identify suspicious food items an...Introduction:On September 11,2024,a foodborne disease outbreak occurred at a middle school.Upon receiving the report,investigators promptly arrived at the scene to verify the incident,identify suspicious food items and risk factors that contributed to the outbreak,providing a reference for the prevention and investigation of similar incidents in the future.Methods:Epidemiological methods were employed to characterize the clinical and epidemiological features of cases.A case-control study was conducted to identify suspicious meals and food items.Samples from cases,food products,and environmental sources were collected for laboratory testing.Results:A total of 112 cases met the case definition,with an attack rate of 3.20%.The predominant clinical manifestations included fever(100.00%),diarrhea(92.86%),and vomiting(34.82%).The case-control study indicated that egg cakes and soybean milk sold at window 17 of the Second canteen were the suspicious food items.By September 12,252 samples had been collected,with laboratory testing detecting Salmonella Newport in 26 samples.Conclusion:Based on epidemiological investigation,hygienic assessment,and laboratory testing results,this incident is classified as an outbreak of foodborne disease caused by Salmonella Newport contamination.The health and well-being of students is paramount,necessitating strengthened food hygiene supervision in schools,regular food safety knowledge training,and comprehensive measures to reduce the risk of foodborne disease in educational settings.展开更多
Introduction:On September 16,2024,the Puyang City CDC received a report of a suspected foodborne disease outbreak involving 14 individuals who developed nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea following attendance at a hotel ban...Introduction:On September 16,2024,the Puyang City CDC received a report of a suspected foodborne disease outbreak involving 14 individuals who developed nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea following attendance at a hotel banquet.Upon notification,the District CDC immediately deployed a specialized investigation team to characterize the epidemiological features of the outbreak,identify the causative pathogen,assess potential transmission risks,and implement effective control and prevention measures.Methods:We integrated comprehensive on-site epidemiological investigations,clinical symptom analyses,and laboratory diagnostics to isolate and identify pathogenic agents from retained food samples,environmental specimens,and anal swabs collected from affected cases.The recovered isolates underwent enterotoxin-virulence-gene profiling,antimicrobialsusceptibility testing,and phylogenetic analyses.Additionally,we characterized the architecture of the enterotoxin-A-linked pathogenicity island vSaβ.Results:A total of 4 S.aureus strains were successfully isolated from 22 leftover food samples,2 environmental swabs,and 2 patient anal swabs.Contaminated donkey and goose meat was identified as the outbreak source.All isolates harbored sea and seb enterotoxin genes,exhibited PEN-OXA-ERY-CLI resistance patterns,and were identified as clonal ST59-spa t441-SCCmec IVa CA-MRSA strains.Phylogenetic analysis positioned the outbreak strains within the Asia-Pacific clade,distinguishing them from the North American ST59 sublineage.Comprehensive analysis of the sea-associated virulence island vSaβidentified a novel structural arrangement containing a type A IEC cluster(sea-sak-chp-scn).Conclusions:The detection of foodborne ST59 CAMRSA clones in this outbreak underscores the prevalence and transmission risks associated with this hypervirulent lineage.These findings emphasize the critical need to strengthen surveillance measures for CA-MRSA among food industry workers.展开更多
Intestinal infections affect approximately 450 million people globally,predominantly impacting children and immunocompromised individuals in lowand middle-income countries(LMICs)due to inadequate water,sanitation,and ...Intestinal infections affect approximately 450 million people globally,predominantly impacting children and immunocompromised individuals in lowand middle-income countries(LMICs)due to inadequate water,sanitation,and hygiene(WASH)conditions,poverty,malnutrition,and low literacy.In Kenya,the prevalence of intestinal infections is elevated by warm tropical climates and socioeconomic factors.This scoping review evaluates the national prevalence,risk factors,and contamination sources of intestinal protozoa in Kenya,using a One Health approach to synthesize existing data from various human,animal,and environmental studies.A comprehensive literature search identified 292 studies,of which 67 met the inclusion criteria,covering the period from 1966 to 2024.The review found that most studies utilized stool microscopy,a method with limited sensitivity,and largely focused on vulnerable human populations,with minimal investigation into environmental reservoirs.Key protozoa identified included Entamoeba histolytica,Cryptosporidium,and Giardia,with transmission driven by poor WASH conditions,environmental factors,and close humananimal interactions.The findings highlight significant gaps in environmental surveillance and suggest the need for a robust,integrated One Health approach to better understand and control protozoan infections in Kenya.展开更多
Introduction:On May 21,2024,an elderly care center in Beijing reported dozens of acute diarrhea cases.The local CDC immediately initiated an epidemiological investigation to identify the outbreak’s etiology and imple...Introduction:On May 21,2024,an elderly care center in Beijing reported dozens of acute diarrhea cases.The local CDC immediately initiated an epidemiological investigation to identify the outbreak’s etiology and implement control measures.Methods:Suspected cases were defined as individuals experiencing diarrhea≥3 times or vomiting within 24 hours at the center during May 19–23,2024.Cases were identified through review of the center’s medical records.Food exposure at breakfast and lunch on May 20 was compared between 24 cases and 70 controls.We interviewed kitchen staff regarding food preparation practices and collected samples for laboratory testing.Results:Investigation identified 77 elderly residents and 21 staff cases,ranging in age from 22 to 99 years,all of whom presented with diarrhea.The epidemic curve exhibited characteristics consistent with a pointsource outbreak.Breakfast and lunch served on May 20 were implicated as suspected exposure meals,with 88%of cases having consumed Chinese hamburgers compared with 51%of controls[odds ratio(OR)=6.6,95%confidence interval(CI):1.7,37.1].The preparation process for the pork filling in Chinese hamburgers involved portioning,blanching for 20 minutes,simmering in spiced broth for 40 minutes,followed by natural cooling.Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of C.perfringens in 23 patient samples and one Chinese hamburger sample.Conclusions:The outbreak was most likely caused by Chinese hamburgers contaminated with C.perfringens.We recommend comprehensive training for food handlers on proper cooling procedures when preparing Chinese hamburgers.展开更多
Sustainability is a leading trend in the context of food production.Additionally,consumers increasingly demand safer and less-processed products.Among the different technologies used to maintain the quality and extend...Sustainability is a leading trend in the context of food production.Additionally,consumers increasingly demand safer and less-processed products.Among the different technologies used to maintain the quality and extend the shelf-life of fresh and minimally-processed food,natural antimicrobial agents offer a promising strategy to replace conventional compounds.In this regard,phage lytic proteins or lysins,such as endolysins and virion-associated peptidoglycan hydrolases(VAPGHs),have been proposed as a viable option for the avoidance and elimination of undesirable bacteria within the food production chain.Even when applied exogenously,these proteins can degrade the bacterial cell wall maintaining their lytic activity.This feature,alongside their modular structure,which can be exploited for bioengineering,provides significant biotechnological potential.However,despite the promising properties of lysins,the main obstacle for their commercialization is the limited legal information regulating their use.This challenge underscores the need to navigate complex regulatory pathways.The primary objective of this review is to address this crucial gap and summarize the many prospective applications of endolysins during the different stages of food production.By doing so,we aim to provide clarity and insight into the regulatory challenges that must be overcome for the successful utilization of lysins.展开更多
Bacillus cereus is a significant pathogen responsible for toxin-induced foodborne diseases,and is widely distributed in the natural environment.B.cereus biofilm formation is regulated by multifactorial interactions,de...Bacillus cereus is a significant pathogen responsible for toxin-induced foodborne diseases,and is widely distributed in the natural environment.B.cereus biofilm formation is regulated by multifactorial interactions,demonstrating dynamic adaptability to environmental cues.In this study,crystal violet staining and MTT staining methods were employed to conduct an indepth investigation into the biofilm formation and metabolic activity changes of five strains of B.cereus in different culture media and with various culture conditions.Experimental data indicated that the composition of the culture medium,the length of incubation time,and the fluctuation of temperature all had a significant impact on the biofilm formation of B.cereus,and this impact exhibited obvious differences among different strains.This result provides a solid experimental basis for deeply elucidating the internal regulatory mechanism of B.cereus biofilm formation and the change principles of metabolic activity.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32060520)Science and Technology Talents and Platform Program of Yunnan Province(202105AF150049)University Key Laboratory of Food Microbial Resources and Utilization in Yunnan Province(Yunjiaofa[2018]No.135).
文摘In order to ensure food safety,controlling foodborne pathogen contamination is of utmost importance.Growing apprehensions regarding the safety of synthetic antimicrobials,due to their adverse health effects,have prompted a search for alternative options.Plant natural products(PNPs)with antimicrobial activity are being explored as a viable alternative.Among the various antimicrobial natural products studied,plant essential oils,plant flavonoids,plant polyphenols,plant polysaccharides,and plant antimicrobial peptides have been identified as potential candidates.PNPs demonstrate a diverse array of antimicrobial mechanisms,encompassing cell wall and membrane damage,interference with genetic replication,disruption of energy metabolism,and induction of oxidative stress at the single-cell level,as well as inhibition of biofilm formation and quorum sensing at the population level.Certain PNPs have been harnessed as natural antimicrobial agents for the food preservation.The utilization of encapsulation technology proves to be an effective strategy in protecting PNPs,thereby ensuring good antimicrobial efficacy,enhanced dispersibility,and controlled release within food products.The utilization of nanoemulsions,nanoliposomes,edible packaging,electrospun nanofibers,and microcapsules formed by encapsulation has enriched the ways in which PNPs can be applied in food preservation.Although PNPs have great potential in food preservation,their widespread application in the food industry is currently constrained by factors such as production costs,safety concerns,and legal considerations.Chemical synthesis and biosynthesis pathways offer viable strategies for reducing the cost of producing PNPs,and ongoing efforts to assess safety and improve regulatory frameworks are likely to facilitate the broader adoption of PNPs in food preservation practices.This article provides an overview of the main types of PNPs with antimicrobial activity and their properties,focusing on their mechanisms of action.Additionally,it summarizes the use of PNPs in food preservation and discusses the characteristics and applications of different encapsulation technologies.Lastly,the paper briefly analyzes current limitations and proposes potential future trends for this field.
文摘Addressing the uncontrolled spread and increase in antibiotic resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA)will require new control strategies,particularly to improve the safety of food.Our results revealed the efficacy of theaflavin-3,3′-digallate(TFBG),which is a novel polyphenol derived from tea,in targeting the key regulatory protein multiple gene regulator A(MgrA)in S.aureus.Through fluorescence anisotropy,we showed that the half maximal inhibitory concentration(IC50)of TFBG was 26.76μg/mL.TFBG uniquely counters S.aureus by regulating its virulence factors and adhesion processes rather than by killing the bacteria directly.This compound alters the expression of key virulence factors and modulates the transcription levels of genes related to adhesion in S.aureus,ultimately reducing the bacteria’s ability to adhere to fibrinogen and its hemolytic activity.Our assays confirmed that TFBG directly interacts with the MgrA protein in MRSA,and we identified critical binding sites.Our in vivo studies highlighted the potent efficacy of TFBG.TFBG administration is an innovative approach to improve food safety by diminishing MRSA virulence and reducing its pathogenicity.
基金supported financially by“Kunlun Talents High-end Innovation and Entrepreneurship Talents”of Qinghai Province in 2022National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22322401 and 82073816)Beijing Nova Program(No.20220484055)。
文摘Foods are often contaminated by multiple foodborne pathogens,which threatens human health.In this work,we developed a microfluidic biosensor for multiplex immunoassay of foodborne bacteria with agitation driven by programmed audio signals.This agitation,powered by the vibration of a speaker cone during music playing,accelerated the mass transport in the incubation process to form bacterial complexes within 10 min.Immunoassay reagents of the two target bacteria(Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella typhimurium)were preloaded into the corresponding fore-vacuum storage chamber on the chip,and released to participate in the subsequent immune analysis process by piercing the chambers.All the detection processes were integrated into a single microfluidic chip and controlled by a smartphone through Bluetooth.Under selected conditions,wide linear ranges and low limits of detection(LODs<2CFU/m L)were obtained,and real food samples were successfully determined within 30 min.This biosensing method can be extended to wide-ranging applications by loading different recognizing reagents.
基金supported by Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation[grant number OPP1152504]International Joint Laboratory on Tropical Diseases Control in Greater Mekong Subregion[grant number 21410750200]+3 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 82304102]Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai[grant number 23ZR1436200]Shanghai Science and Technology Development Foundation[grant number 22YF1421100]Shanghai Science and Technology Development Foundation[grant number 23YF1421200].
文摘Background:Understanding the global burden of enteric infections is crucial for prioritizing control strategies for foodborne and waterborne diseases.This study aimed to assess the global burden of enteric infections in 2021 and identify risk factors from One Health aspects.Methods:Leveraging the Global Burden of Disease(GBD)2021 database,the incidence,disability-adjusted life years(DALYs),and deaths of enteric infections and the subtypes were estimated,including diarrheal diseases,typhoid and paratyphoid fever,invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella(iNTS)infections,and other intestinal infectious diseases.The estimates were quantified by absolute number,age-standardized incidence rate(ASIR),agestandardized mortality rate(ASMR)and age-standardized DALY rate with 95%uncertainty intervals(UIs).Thirteen pathogens and three risk factors associated with diarrheal diseases were analyzed.Results:In 2021,the global age-standardized DALY rate of enteric infections was 1020.15 per 100,000 popultion(95%UI:822.70-1259.39 per 100,000 population)with an estimated annual percentage change(EAPC)of-4.11%(95%confidence interval:-4.31%to-3.90%)in 1990-2021.A larger burden was observed in regions with lower socio-demographic index(SDI)levels.Diarrheal disease was the most serious subtype with Western Sub-Saharan Africa exhibiting the highest age-standardized DALY rate(2769.81 per 100,000 population,95%UI:1976.80-3674.41 per 100,000 population).Children under 5 and adults over 65 years suffered more from diarrheal diseases with the former experiencing the highest global age-standardized DALY rate(9382.46 per 100,000 population,95%UI:6771.76-13,075.12 per 100,000 population).Rotavirus remained the leading cause of diarrheal diseases despite a cross-year decline in the observed age-standardized DALY rate.Unsafe water,sanitation,and handwashing contributed most to the disease burden.Conclusion:The reduced burden of enteric infections suggested the effectiveness of previous control strategies;however,more efforts should be made in vulnerable regions and populations through a One Health approach.
文摘Foodborne disease is a worldwide il ness and over 1 bil ion people get diseased every year. In China, thousands of foodborne diseases occur every year. It is proved that prevention is the most crucial for control ing foodborne disease. In the research, food safety monitoring system, laws and early warning system in the US and EU were introduced to explore the successful experience and monitoring or control mode suitable for China.
文摘Helicobacter pylori(H. pylori) is an organism that is widespread in the human population and is sometimes responsible for some of the most common chronic clinical disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract in humans, such as chronic-active gastritis, duodenal and gastric ulcer disease, low-grade B-cell mucosa associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma of the stomach, and gastric adenocarcinoma, which is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The routes of infection have not yet been firmly established, and different routes of transmission have been suggested, although the most commonly accepted hypothesis is that infection takes place through the faecal-oral route and that contaminated water and foods might play an important role in transmission of the microorganism to humans. Furthermore, several authors have considered H. pylori to be a foodborne pathogen because of some of its microbiological and epidemiological characteristics. H. pylori has been detected in drinking water, seawater, vegetables and foods of animal origin. H. pylori survives in complex foodstuffs such as milk, vegetables and ready-to-eat foods. This review article presents an overview of the present knowledge on the microbiological aspects in terms of phenotypic characteristics and growth requirements of H. pylori, focusing on the potential role that foodstuffs and water may play in the transmission of the pathogen to humans and the methods successfully used for the detection of this microorganism in foodstuffs and water.
基金supported by Science Frontier Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.QYZDJ-SSW-SLH019)Open Research Fund Program of Shanghai Key Laboratory of Medical Biodefense
文摘Traditional Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy has been recognized as a valuable method to characterize and classify kinds of microorganisms.In this study,combined with multivariate statistical analysis,synchrotron radiation-based FTIR(SR-FTIR) microspectroscopy was applied to identify and discriminate ten foodborne bacterial strains.Our results show that the whole spectra(3000-900 cm^(-1)) and three subdivided spectral regions(3000-2800,1800-1500 and 1200-900 cm^(-1),representing lipids,proteins and polysaccharides,respectively) can be used to type bacteria.Either the whole spectra or the three subdivided spectra are good for discriminating the bacteria at levels of species and subspecies,but the whole spectra should be given preference at the genus level.The findings demonstrate that SR-FTIR microspectroscopy is a powerful tool to identify and classify foodborne pathogenic bacteria at the genus,species and subspecies level.
基金financially supported by the Donghu Xuezi Program from Wuhan Sports University in China to Wei Chenthe Key Special Project of Disciplinary Development, Hubei Superior Discipline Groups of Physical Education and Health Promotionthe Chutian Scholar Program and Innovative Start-Up Foundation from Wuhan Sports University to Ning Chen。
文摘Cases of foodborne doping are frequently reported in sports events and can cause severe consequences for athletes.The foodborne doping can be divided into natural endogenous and artifi cially added foods according to the sources,including anabolic agents,stimulants,diuretics,β-blockers,β2 agonists and others.In order to control foodborne doping,chromatographic technique,immunoassay,nuclear magnetic resonance,biosensor technology,pyrolytic spectroscopy,comprehensive analysis and electrochemical analysis have usually used as analytical and inspection strategies.Meanwhile,the legislation of anti-doping,the improvement of testing standard and technology,and the prevention and control of food safety,as well as the improvement of risk perception of athletes are highly necessary for achieving the effective risk control and supervision of foodborne doping,which will be benefi cial for athletes,doctors and administrators to avoid the risks of foodborne doping test and reduce foodborne doping risks for the health of athletes.
文摘Objective: To refine the infectious doses of enteric bacterial pathogens in animal assays and vaccine clinical trials by studying the invasion kinetics of five bacterial pathogens with human intestinal cells.Methods: Utilizing in vitro cultured cell invasion assays with gentamicin-killing step,the invasive effects were analyzed in foodborne pathogens including Salmonella,Shigella, Yersinia, Escherichia coli(E. coli) O157 and opportunistic pathogens Citrobacter in human embryonic intestine 407 cells and ileocecum HCT-8 cells at multiplicities of infection(MOIs) of 0.04–4 000.00 E. coli HS served as a noninvasive control.Results: The study results showed that the bacterial invasive efficiency and the average number of internalized bacteria per host cell changed with different starting MOIs. Higher starting MOIs did not always produce more bacterial internalization. The bacterial invasion effects varied with different bacterial strains and host cell lines. E. coli O157:H7 did invade human ileocecum HCT-8 cells.Conclusions: This study shows that these bacteria possess different invasive patterns at various starting MOIs and also in different cell lines. The results could help to figure out the appropriate infectious doses of the bacteria in animal assays and in vaccine clinical trials. The bacterial invasion kinetics is also valuable in evaluating the safety and efficacy of live attenuated bacterial vaccines.
文摘Foodborne diseases(FBDs) represent a substantial, yet largely preventable, health burden and result in considerable morbidity and mortality in both developed and developing countries[1]. The FBDs Burden Epidemiology Reference Group(FERG)found that the global burden of FBDs is comparable to those of major infectious diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus infection/acquired immune deficiency syndrome, malaria, and tuberculosis[2].
文摘Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by Clostridium botulinums toxins.Although the disease is uncommon,causes great concern due to its high rate of mortality;foodbome outbreaks of botulism occur worldwide and require immediate public health and acute care resources.This study had a review of outstanding outbreaks published;Journals articles related to the subject.From the outbreaks analysis we found the most involved food products were;fermented fish products in Alaska;home canning food,oil preservation and restaurant sauce in London and USA;home canned vegetables,food airtight packed with inappropriate refrigeration and aerosols in Argentina.In conclusion,the diagnosis is based only on clinical findings matching the disease and previous exposure to suspicious food.Botulism must be immediately identified as one case suggests an epidemic and should be treated as a public health emergency.Therefore the purpose of the following review is to recognize the associated risks with the consumption of potentially dangerous foods,to help work our way on prevention for every public health professional to be aware of the dangers of this potentially lethal disease.
基金supported by the Major Science and Technology Program of Hainan Province(Grant No.ZDKJ202003)Grants from the Key Research and Development Program of Hainan Province(Grant No.ZDYF2020120)+7 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.81572023 and 81371836)the Guangdong Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.2019A1515011541)the Science and Technology Planning Project of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2019B030316025)the National Parasitic Resources Center of China(Grant No.NPRC-2019-194-30)the Open Foundation of Key Laboratory of Tropical Translational Medicine of the Ministry of EducationHainan Medical University(Grant No.2020TTM007)the 111 Project(Grant No.B12003)the Teaching Reform Project of Guangdong Province(Grant No.2017001)
文摘Objective:Foodborne parasitic diseases,although with a declining overall incidence rate,are still endangering local public safety.This review aims to describe the current situation and epidemiological trends of foodborne parasitic diseases in China in order to explore possible reasons contributors to its high prevalence in some areas,and propose strategies for prevention and control accordingly.Methods:A scoping review was conducted by searching Pub Med,CNKI,Wanfang,CQVIP,Embase,and the Cochrane Library using search formula"foodborne parasitic diseases(or foodborne parasites)"AND"China".Studies on foodborne parasitic diseases in China were considered,but only articles in English or Chinese published between January 1980 and June 2020 were retrieved.Included studies were screened according to the eligibility criteria:1)diseases consistent with the WHO definition of foodborne parasitic diseases;2)the food carriers were included in the WHO food classification;3)data related to epidemiology,pathogenicity,and prevention and control;4)Foodborne parasitic diseases cases or outbreaks in China.Results:A total of 111 out of 665 records were included and summarized.The prevalence of clonorchiasis,angiostrongyliasis,echinococcosis,trichinellosis and cysticercosis was still increasing although the infection rate of soil-transmitted nematodes has substantially decreased in recent years.Diverse eating habits,close contact with animals,and urbanization were contributing factors to the increase.Conclusions:Foodborne parasitic diseases remain an important public health issue in China with the progress of economic globalization and food diversification.We should manage to raise public awareness about the prevention and control of foodborne parasitic diseases,improve health and safety inspections,as well as public health practice.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11874021,61675072 and 21505047)the Science and Technology Project of Guangdong Province of China(2017A020215059)+2 种基金the Science and Technology Project of Guangzhou City(201904010323 and 2019050001)the Innovation Project of Graduate School of South China Normal University School(2019LKXM023)the Natural Science Research Project of Guangdong Food and Drug Vocational College(2019ZR01)
文摘Two-dimensional(2D)nanomaterials have captured an increasing attention in biophotonics owing to their excellent optical features.Herein,2D hafnium ditelluride(HfTe_(2)),a new member of transition metal tellurides,is exploited to support gold nanoparticles fabricating HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites.The nanohybrids can serve as novel 2D surface-enhanced Raman scattering(SERS)substrate for the label-free detection of analyte with high sensitivity and reproducibility.Chemical mechanism originated from HfTe_(2) nanosheets and the electromagnetic enhancement induced by the hot spots on the nano-hybrids may largely contribute to the superior SERS effect of HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites.Finally,HfTe_(2)-Au nanocomposites are utilized for the label-free SERS analysis of foodborne pathogenic bac-teria,which realize the rapid and ultrasensitive Raman test of Escherichia coli,Listeria mono-cytogenes,Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella with the limit of detection of 10 CFU/mL and the maximum Raman enhancement factor up to 1.7×10^(8).Combined with principal component analysis,HfTe_(2)-Au-based SERS analysis also completes the bacterial classification without extra treatment.
文摘Infection and intoxication are two common types of foodborne illnesses throughout the world.The aim of the present work was to isolate and characterize biosurfactant producing bacteria fromgroundnut oil cake dumping sites and evaluate their biocontrol effects against foodborne pathogens.Bacteria were isolated by enrichment culture technique and preliminary screening method.Biosurfactant activity evaluation was carried out by oil displacement,drop collapse test,lipase activity,hemolytic activity,emulsification index and emulsification assay methods.16s rRNA sequence analysis was used for the isolate identification.Crude biosurfactant was extracted by acid precipitation method and characterized using FTIR(Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy).Antibacterial activity was investigated using disc diffusion method.CMCand surface reduction were analyzed by DuNouy tensiometer.Top 10 strains were selected for biosurfactant activity assessment from the total 30 isolates.In addition,16s rRNA sequence identified that the potential isolate was Bacillus pseudomycoides OR 1.Then,FTIR result of the extracted biosurfactant established the extract as a lipopeptide based on the absorption peaks at 3500 to 3200 cm^-1 and 2963 to 2854.68 cm^-1,respectively.50μg/mL of lipopeptide showed the highest antibacterial activity.Critical Micelle Concentration(CMC)of the lipopeptide was 60 mg/L and it reduced the surface tension of water from 71.6 to 31.6 mN/m.Hence,this study widens the scope to employ the bacterial lipopeptide surfactant as a promising biocontrol agent against foodborne pathogens.
基金Granted by Ethics Committee of Guizhou Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention(Q2024-07).
文摘Introduction:On September 11,2024,a foodborne disease outbreak occurred at a middle school.Upon receiving the report,investigators promptly arrived at the scene to verify the incident,identify suspicious food items and risk factors that contributed to the outbreak,providing a reference for the prevention and investigation of similar incidents in the future.Methods:Epidemiological methods were employed to characterize the clinical and epidemiological features of cases.A case-control study was conducted to identify suspicious meals and food items.Samples from cases,food products,and environmental sources were collected for laboratory testing.Results:A total of 112 cases met the case definition,with an attack rate of 3.20%.The predominant clinical manifestations included fever(100.00%),diarrhea(92.86%),and vomiting(34.82%).The case-control study indicated that egg cakes and soybean milk sold at window 17 of the Second canteen were the suspicious food items.By September 12,252 samples had been collected,with laboratory testing detecting Salmonella Newport in 26 samples.Conclusion:Based on epidemiological investigation,hygienic assessment,and laboratory testing results,this incident is classified as an outbreak of foodborne disease caused by Salmonella Newport contamination.The health and well-being of students is paramount,necessitating strengthened food hygiene supervision in schools,regular food safety knowledge training,and comprehensive measures to reduce the risk of foodborne disease in educational settings.
文摘Introduction:On September 16,2024,the Puyang City CDC received a report of a suspected foodborne disease outbreak involving 14 individuals who developed nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea following attendance at a hotel banquet.Upon notification,the District CDC immediately deployed a specialized investigation team to characterize the epidemiological features of the outbreak,identify the causative pathogen,assess potential transmission risks,and implement effective control and prevention measures.Methods:We integrated comprehensive on-site epidemiological investigations,clinical symptom analyses,and laboratory diagnostics to isolate and identify pathogenic agents from retained food samples,environmental specimens,and anal swabs collected from affected cases.The recovered isolates underwent enterotoxin-virulence-gene profiling,antimicrobialsusceptibility testing,and phylogenetic analyses.Additionally,we characterized the architecture of the enterotoxin-A-linked pathogenicity island vSaβ.Results:A total of 4 S.aureus strains were successfully isolated from 22 leftover food samples,2 environmental swabs,and 2 patient anal swabs.Contaminated donkey and goose meat was identified as the outbreak source.All isolates harbored sea and seb enterotoxin genes,exhibited PEN-OXA-ERY-CLI resistance patterns,and were identified as clonal ST59-spa t441-SCCmec IVa CA-MRSA strains.Phylogenetic analysis positioned the outbreak strains within the Asia-Pacific clade,distinguishing them from the North American ST59 sublineage.Comprehensive analysis of the sea-associated virulence island vSaβidentified a novel structural arrangement containing a type A IEC cluster(sea-sak-chp-scn).Conclusions:The detection of foodborne ST59 CAMRSA clones in this outbreak underscores the prevalence and transmission risks associated with this hypervirulent lineage.These findings emphasize the critical need to strengthen surveillance measures for CA-MRSA among food industry workers.
基金Supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC3204703)the China Postdoctoral Innovation Talents Support Program(BX20230400).
文摘Intestinal infections affect approximately 450 million people globally,predominantly impacting children and immunocompromised individuals in lowand middle-income countries(LMICs)due to inadequate water,sanitation,and hygiene(WASH)conditions,poverty,malnutrition,and low literacy.In Kenya,the prevalence of intestinal infections is elevated by warm tropical climates and socioeconomic factors.This scoping review evaluates the national prevalence,risk factors,and contamination sources of intestinal protozoa in Kenya,using a One Health approach to synthesize existing data from various human,animal,and environmental studies.A comprehensive literature search identified 292 studies,of which 67 met the inclusion criteria,covering the period from 1966 to 2024.The review found that most studies utilized stool microscopy,a method with limited sensitivity,and largely focused on vulnerable human populations,with minimal investigation into environmental reservoirs.Key protozoa identified included Entamoeba histolytica,Cryptosporidium,and Giardia,with transmission driven by poor WASH conditions,environmental factors,and close humananimal interactions.The findings highlight significant gaps in environmental surveillance and suggest the need for a robust,integrated One Health approach to better understand and control protozoan infections in Kenya.
文摘Introduction:On May 21,2024,an elderly care center in Beijing reported dozens of acute diarrhea cases.The local CDC immediately initiated an epidemiological investigation to identify the outbreak’s etiology and implement control measures.Methods:Suspected cases were defined as individuals experiencing diarrhea≥3 times or vomiting within 24 hours at the center during May 19–23,2024.Cases were identified through review of the center’s medical records.Food exposure at breakfast and lunch on May 20 was compared between 24 cases and 70 controls.We interviewed kitchen staff regarding food preparation practices and collected samples for laboratory testing.Results:Investigation identified 77 elderly residents and 21 staff cases,ranging in age from 22 to 99 years,all of whom presented with diarrhea.The epidemic curve exhibited characteristics consistent with a pointsource outbreak.Breakfast and lunch served on May 20 were implicated as suspected exposure meals,with 88%of cases having consumed Chinese hamburgers compared with 51%of controls[odds ratio(OR)=6.6,95%confidence interval(CI):1.7,37.1].The preparation process for the pork filling in Chinese hamburgers involved portioning,blanching for 20 minutes,simmering in spiced broth for 40 minutes,followed by natural cooling.Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of C.perfringens in 23 patient samples and one Chinese hamburger sample.Conclusions:The outbreak was most likely caused by Chinese hamburgers contaminated with C.perfringens.We recommend comprehensive training for food handlers on proper cooling procedures when preparing Chinese hamburgers.
基金funded by grants PID2019-105311RB-I00(MICIU/AEI/FEDER,UE,Spain)to P.García and A.RodríguezAYUD/2021/52120(Program of Science,Technology and Innovation 2021-2023 and FEDER EU,Principado de Asturias,Spain)。
文摘Sustainability is a leading trend in the context of food production.Additionally,consumers increasingly demand safer and less-processed products.Among the different technologies used to maintain the quality and extend the shelf-life of fresh and minimally-processed food,natural antimicrobial agents offer a promising strategy to replace conventional compounds.In this regard,phage lytic proteins or lysins,such as endolysins and virion-associated peptidoglycan hydrolases(VAPGHs),have been proposed as a viable option for the avoidance and elimination of undesirable bacteria within the food production chain.Even when applied exogenously,these proteins can degrade the bacterial cell wall maintaining their lytic activity.This feature,alongside their modular structure,which can be exploited for bioengineering,provides significant biotechnological potential.However,despite the promising properties of lysins,the main obstacle for their commercialization is the limited legal information regulating their use.This challenge underscores the need to navigate complex regulatory pathways.The primary objective of this review is to address this crucial gap and summarize the many prospective applications of endolysins during the different stages of food production.By doing so,we aim to provide clarity and insight into the regulatory challenges that must be overcome for the successful utilization of lysins.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Pro-gram of China(No.2022YFD1301003)the Shandong Modern Agricultural Technology and Industry System(No.SDAIT-11-11)+4 种基金the Marine Science and Technology Innovation Project of Qingdao(No.24-1-3-hygg-25-hy)the Cooperative Scientific Research Project‘Chunhui Plan’of the Ministry of Education of PRC(No.HZKY 20220481)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Marine Food Processing&Safety Control(No.SKL202408)the Shandong Province Grant for Distin-guished Young Scholars(No.ZR2022JQ15)the Young Taishan Scholars Program of Shandong Province(No.tsqn202103094)。
文摘Bacillus cereus is a significant pathogen responsible for toxin-induced foodborne diseases,and is widely distributed in the natural environment.B.cereus biofilm formation is regulated by multifactorial interactions,demonstrating dynamic adaptability to environmental cues.In this study,crystal violet staining and MTT staining methods were employed to conduct an indepth investigation into the biofilm formation and metabolic activity changes of five strains of B.cereus in different culture media and with various culture conditions.Experimental data indicated that the composition of the culture medium,the length of incubation time,and the fluctuation of temperature all had a significant impact on the biofilm formation of B.cereus,and this impact exhibited obvious differences among different strains.This result provides a solid experimental basis for deeply elucidating the internal regulatory mechanism of B.cereus biofilm formation and the change principles of metabolic activity.
