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Manzulli V, Cordovana M, Serrecchia L, Rondinone V, Pace L, Farina D, Cipolletta D, Caruso M, Fraccalvieri R, Difato LM, Tolve F, Vetritto V, Galante D. Application of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy to Discriminate Two Closely Related Bacterial Species: Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus Sensu Stricto. Microorganisms 2024; 12:183. [PMID: 38258007 PMCID: PMC10821103 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms12010183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIRS) is a diagnostic technique historically used in the microbiological field for the characterization of bacterial strains in relation to the specific composition of their lipid, protein, and polysaccharide components. For each bacterial strain, it is possible to obtain a unique absorption spectrum that represents the fingerprint obtained based on the components of the outer cell membrane. In this study, FTIRS was applied for the first time as an experimental diagnostic tool for the discrimination of two pathogenic species belonging to the Bacillus cereus group, Bacillus anthracis and Bacillus cereus sensu stricto; these are two closely related species that are not so easy to differentiate using classical microbiological methods, representing an innovative technology in the field of animal health.
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- Viviana Manzulli
- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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- Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Puglia e della Basilicata, 71121 Foggia, Italy; (L.S.); (V.R.); (L.P.); (D.F.); (D.C.); (M.C.); (R.F.); (L.M.D.); (F.T.); (V.V.); (D.G.)
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Han A, Yoon JH, Choi YS, Bong Y, Jung G, Moon SK, Lee SY. Toxigenic diversity of Bacillus cereus isolated from fresh produce and effects of various factors on the growth and the cytotoxicity of B. cereus. Food Sci Biotechnol 2024; 33:219-229. [PMID: 38186617 PMCID: PMC10767108 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-023-01330-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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This study analyzed the virulence, growth characteristics, and cytotoxicity of Bacillus cereus strains isolated from fresh produce, including romaine lettuce, sesame leaf, tomato, and cucumber grown by different methods. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to assess the toxigenic potential, and the cytotoxicity of B. cereus was estimated using cell-free supernatant in HEp-2 cells. The study found that hblD was the predominant diarrheal enterotoxin in the 59 isolated B. cereus strains, followed by nheB and hblC. The optimal temperatures for growth ranged from 42 to 44 °C, with the highest growth rates and shortest lag times. Cytotoxicity varied greatly depending on abiotic factors, including NaCl, pH, and medium, and was not always correlated with cell population. The study highlights the importance of establishing control measures to prevent B. cereus intoxication in fresh vegetables. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10068-023-01330-0.
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- Areum Han
- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-dearo, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Suncheon National University, 235 Jungang-ro, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do 57922 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-dearo, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-dearo, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546 Republic of Korea
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- Cactus & Succulent Research Institute, 464-52, Sonsan-do, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do 10224 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-dearo, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Chung-Ang University, 4726 Seodong-dearo, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do 17546 Republic of Korea
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Masquelier J, Segers C, Jacobs B, Van Nieuwenhuysen T, Delbrassinne L, Van Hoeck E. Validation of a Targeted LC-MS/MS Method for Cereulide and Application in Food and Faeces. Toxins (Basel) 2023; 16:13. [PMID: 38251230 PMCID: PMC10819378 DOI: 10.3390/toxins16010013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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Cereulide is an emetic toxin produced by some strains of Bacillus cereus. This bacterial toxin, a cyclic 1.2 kDa dodecadepsipeptide, is stable to heat and acids and causes nausea and vomiting when ingested via contaminated food. This work aimed to develop and validate a targeted analytical method applying liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) to quantify this toxin in food and human faeces. Samples were extracted with acetonitrile in the presence of 13C6-cereulide, a labelled internal standard, and purified by centrifugation and filtration. The limits of quantification were 0.5 and 0.3 µg kg-1 for food and faeces, respectively. The linearity of the method was very good, with calculated R2 values above 0.995. The mean recovery of the method was within the acceptable range of 70.0%-120.0%, the repeatability was not higher than 7.3%, and the highest intra-laboratory reproducibility was 8.9%. The estimated range for the expanded measurement uncertainty was between 5.1% and 18.0%. The LC-MS/MS method was used to analyse one food sample (rice) from a Belgian foodborne outbreak and five faecal samples from patients with clinical symptoms after consumption of the contaminated rice. The levels of cereulide were 12.22 µg g-1 for food and between 6.32 and 773.37 ng g-1 for faecal samples.
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- Julien Masquelier
- Organic Contaminants and Additives, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Organic Contaminants and Additives, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Food Pathogens, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Food Pathogens, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Food Pathogens, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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- Organic Contaminants and Additives, Sciensano, Scientific Institute of Public Health, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
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Chen B, Zhou Y, Duan L, Gong X, Liu X, Pan K, Zeng D, Ni X, Zeng Y. Complete genome analysis of Bacillus velezensis TS5 and its potential as a probiotic strain in mice. Front Microbiol 2023; 14:1322910. [PMID: 38125573 PMCID: PMC10731255 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1322910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Introduction In recent years, a large number of studies have shown that Bacillus velezensis has the potential as an animal feed additive, and its potential probiotic properties have been gradually explored. Methods In this study, Illumina NovaSeq PE150 and Oxford Nanopore ONT sequencing platforms were used to sequence the genome of Bacillus velezensis TS5, a fiber-degrading strain isolated from Tibetan sheep. To further investigate the potential of B. velezensis TS5 as a probiotic strain, in vivo experiments were conducted using 40 five-week-old male specific pathogen-free C57BL/6J mice. The mice were randomly divided into four groups: high fiber diet control group (H group), high fiber diet probiotics group (HT group), low fiber diet control group (L group), and low fiber diet probiotics group (LT group). The H and HT groups were fed high-fiber diet (30%), while the L and LT groups were fed low-fiber diet (5%). The total bacteria amount in the vegetative forms of B. velezensis TS5 per mouse in the HT and LT groups was 1 × 109 CFU per day, mice in the H and L groups were given the same volume of sterile physiological saline daily by gavage, and the experiment period lasted for 8 weeks. Results The complete genome sequencing results of B. velezensis TS5 showed that it contained 3,929,788 nucleotides with a GC content of 46.50%. The strain encoded 3,873 genes that partially related to stress resistance, adhesion, and antioxidants, as well as the production of secondary metabolites, digestive enzymes, and other beneficial nutrients. The genes of this bacterium were mainly involved in carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, vitamin and cofactor metabolism, biological process, and molecular function, as revealed by KEGG and GO databases. The results of mouse tests showed that B. velezensis TS5 could improve intestinal digestive enzyme activity, liver antioxidant capacity, small intestine morphology, and cecum microbiota structure in mice. Conclusion These findings confirmed the probiotic effects of B. velezensis TS5 isolated from Tibetan sheep feces and provided the theoretical basis for the clinical application and development of new feed additives.
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- Benhao Chen
- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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- Animal Microecology Institute, College of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
- Engineering Research Center of Southwest Animal Disease Prevention and Control Technology, Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, Chengdu, China
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Xiao Z, Cheng M, Hu X, Xue M, Jiang N, Liu W, Fan Y, Meng Y, Xu C, Zhou Y. Pathological changes of highly pathogenic Bacillus cereus on Pelodiscus sinensis. Vet Q 2023; 43:1-10. [PMID: 38010068 PMCID: PMC11003482 DOI: 10.1080/01652176.2023.2287191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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An outbreak of a disease with a high mortality rate occurred in a Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) farm in Hubei Province. This study isolated a highly pathogenic Bacillus cereus strain (Y271) from diseased P. sinensis. Y271 has β hemolysis, containing both Hemolysin BL (hblA, hblC, and hblD), Non-hemolytic enterotoxin, NHE (nheA, nheB, and nheC), and Enterotoxin FM (entFM) genes. Y271 is highly pathogenic against P. sinensis with an LD50 = 6.80 × 103 CFU/g weight. B. cereus was detected in multiple tissues of the infected P. sinensis. Among them, spleen tissue showed the highest copy number density (1.54 ± 0.12 × 104 copies/mg). Multiple tissues and organs of diseased P. sinensis exhibited significant pathological damage, especially the spleen, liver, kidney, and intestine. It showed obvious tissue structure destruction, lesions, necrosis, red blood cells, and inflammatory cell infiltration. B. cereus proliferating in the spleen, liver, and other tissues was observed. The intestinal microbiota of the diseased P. sinensis was altered, with a greater abundance of Firmicutes, Fusobacterium, and Actinomyces than in the healthy group. Allobaculum, Rothia, Aeromonas, and Clostridium abundance were higher in the diseased group than in the healthy group. The number of unique microbial taxa (472) in the disease group was lower than that of the healthy group (705). Y271 was sensitive to multiple drugs, including florfenicol, enrofloxacin, neomycin, and doxycycline. B. cereus is the etiological agent responsible for the massive death of P. sinensis and reveals its potential risks during P. sinensis cultivation.
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- Zidong Xiao
- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
- College of Fisheries and Life Science, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
- Department of Fisheries Development, College of Fisheries, Henan Normal University, Xinxiang, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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- Yangtze River Fisheries Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences, Wuhan, China
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Leong SS, Korel F, King JH. Bacillus cereus: A review of "fried rice syndrome" causative agents. Microb Pathog 2023; 185:106418. [PMID: 37866551 DOI: 10.1016/j.micpath.2023.106418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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"Fried rice syndrome" originated from the first exposure to a fried rice dish contaminated with Bacillus cereus. This review compiles available data on the prevalence of B. cereus outbreak cases that occurred between 1984 and 2019. The outcome of B. cereus illness varies dramatically depending on the pathogenic strain encounter and the host's immune system. B. cereus causes a self-limiting, diarrheal illness caused by heat-resistant enterotoxin proteins, and an emetic illness caused by the deadly toxin named cereulide. The toxins together with their extrinsic factors are discussed. The possibility of more contamination of B. cereus in protein-rich food has also been shown. Therefore, the aim of this review is to summarize the available data, focusing mainly on B. cereus physiology as the causative agent for "fried rice syndrome." This review emphasizes the prevalence of B. cereus in starchy food contamination and outbreak cases reported, the virulence of both enterotoxins and emetic toxins produced, and the possibility of contaminated in protein-rich food. The impact of emetic or enterotoxin-producing B. cereus on public health cannot be neglected. Thus, it is essential to constantly monitor for B. cereus contamination during food handling and hygiene practices for food product preparation.
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- Sui Sien Leong
- Department of Animal Sciences and Fishery, Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Nyabau Road, Bintulu, 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia; Institute of Ecosystem Science Borneo, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Nyabau Road, Bintulu, 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia.
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- Food Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Urla, 35430, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Crop Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Nyabau Road, Bintulu, 97008, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Oliveira M, Carvalho M, Teixeira P. Characterization of the Toxigenic Potential of Bacillus cereus sensu lato Isolated from Raw Berries and Their Products. Foods 2023; 12:4021. [PMID: 37959140 PMCID: PMC10648475 DOI: 10.3390/foods12214021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 10/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Bacillus cereus is estimated to be responsible for 1.4-12% of all food poisoning outbreaks worldwide. The objective of this study was to investigate the toxigenic potential of 181 isolates of B. cereus previously recovered from different types of berries and berry products (strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries) by assessing the presence of enterotoxin genes (hblA, hblC, hblD, nheA, nheB, nheC, and cytK) and an emetic toxin cereulide synthetase gene (ces). The cytotoxic activity on Caco-2 cells was also evaluated for the two isolates containing the gene cytK. Twenty-three toxigenic profiles were found. The nheABC (91.7%) and hblACD (89.0%) complexes were the most prevalent among the isolates, while the cytK and ces genes were detected in low percentages, 1.1% and 3.3%, respectively. In addition, the nheABC/hblACD complex and ces genes were detected in isolates recovered throughout the production process of blackberries and strawberries. The cytotoxic activity on Caco-2 cells was also observed to be greater than 60% for isolates containing the cytK gene.
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- Márcia Oliveira
- Department of Food Hygiene and Technology, University of León, 24071 León, Spain;
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- Laboratório Associado, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal;
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- Laboratório Associado, CBQF—Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal;
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Li T, Zou Q, Chen C, Li Q, Luo S, Li Z, Yang C, Yang D, Huang Z, Zhang H, Tang W, Qi L. A foodborne outbreak linked to Bacillus cereus at two middle schools in a rural area of Chongqing, China, 2021. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293114. [PMID: 37856478 PMCID: PMC10586640 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is a common cause of foodborne illness. An outbreak of acute gastrointestinal illness occurred at two middle schools in a rural region of Chongqing, China, in 2021. This study aimed to elucidate the outbreak's characteristics, identify risk factors, and determine the source of contamination. A retrospective cohort study and an environmental investigation were conducted. Vomit samples, anal swabs, and food samples were collected and tested by RT-PCR for 18 species of bacteria and viruses, including B. cereus. Positive samples of B. cereus underwent biochemical experiments and bacterial quantification. A total of 198 cases were reported in this outbreak, with an attack rate of 24.63%. The main symptoms were vomiting (100%), bellyache (83.33%), and dizziness (62.63%). The retrospective cohort study showed a significant association between the outbreak and rice noodles provided by a nearby food manufacturer (RR = 39.63, p < 0.001). B. cereus was detected in 20 vomit samples, three anal swabs, and seven rice noodles samples, with a count exceeding 103 CFU/g. These findings strongly suggested that the outbreak was linked to B. cereus-contaminated rice noodles. Enhancing food safety surveillance and promoting health measures among schools and food manufacturers in rural areas is crucial to prevent similar incidents in the future in Chongqing, China.
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- Tingting Li
- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Jiulongpo District Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Xiushan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- Xiushan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- Xiushan County Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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- Chongqing Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory for High Pathogenic Microbes, Chongqing, China
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Fathi Hafshejani S, Lotfi S, Rezvannejad E, Mortazavi M, Riahi‐Madvar A. Correlation between total phenolic and flavonoid contents and biological activities of 12 ethanolic extracts of Iranian propolis. Food Sci Nutr 2023; 11:4308-4325. [PMID: 37457164 PMCID: PMC10345684 DOI: 10.1002/fsn3.3356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Propolis is a resinous substance produced by honey bees that is very popular as a natural remedy in traditional medicine. The current research is the first study on the biological properties of ethanolic extracts of propolis (EEP) from several different regions (12) of Iran. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC) of Iranian EEPs were variable between 26.59-221.38 mg GAE/g EEP and 4.8-100.03 mg QE/g EEP. The DPPH scavenging assay showed all the studied EEP samples, except for the sample with the lowest TPC and TFC (P6), have suitable antioxidant activity. All the EEPs inhibited both cholinesterase enzymes (acetylcholinesterase: AChE, butyrylcholinesterase: BuChE) but most of them exhibited a distinct selectivity over BuChE. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of the EEP samples using four pathogenic bacteria (B. cereus, S. aureus, A. baumannii, and P. aeruginosa) demonstrated that the antibacterial properties of propolis are more effective on the gram-positive bacterium. Spearman correlation analysis showed a strong positive correlation between TPC and TFC of the Iranian EEPs and their antioxidant, anticholinesterase, and antibacterial activities. Considering that there is ample evidence of anticholinesterase activity of flavonoids and a significant correlation between the anticholinesterase activity of the studied Iranian EEPs and their total flavonoid content was observed, the interaction of 17 well-known propolis flavonoids with AChE and BuChE was explored using molecular docking. The results indicated that all the flavonoids interact with the active site gorge of both enzymes with high affinity. Summing up, the obtained results suggest that Iranian propolis possesses great potential for further studies.
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- Shahnaz Fathi Hafshejani
- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental SciencesGraduate University of Advanced TechnologyKermanIran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental SciencesGraduate University of Advanced TechnologyKermanIran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental SciencesGraduate University of Advanced TechnologyKermanIran
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- Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Science and High Technology and Environmental SciencesGraduate University of Advanced TechnologyKermanIran
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- Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, Faculty of Basic SciencesKosar University of BojnordBojnordIran
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Turner MD. "Forbidden Fish": Did King Henry I Die of Lamprey Poisoning? Cureus 2023; 15:e39298. [PMID: 37346210 PMCID: PMC10281476 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.39298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023] Open
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For centuries, the sudden and mysterious death of King Henry I has been attributed to a large meal of lampreys that accidentally poisoned the unfortunate monarch. In this article, we conclude that lampreys were likely not the cause of the king's illness, nor is it likely that he was deliberately poisoned. Although a wide variety of abdominal pathologies could have been responsible, we suggest that a sporadic central nervous system (CNS) infection of Listeria monocytogenes appears to be the most likely cause of Henry's death, correlating with both his symptoms and rapid decline.
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Occurrence and characterization of toxigenic Bacillus cereus in dairy products with an inactivation trial using D-Tryptophan and ascorbic acid in the rice pudding. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2023.114485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Rahnama H, Azari R, Yousefi MH, Berizi E, Mazloomi SM, Hosseinzadeh S, Derakhshan Z, Ferrante M, Conti GO. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of Bacillus cereus in foods. Food Control 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Schäfer L, Volk F, Kleespies RG, Jehle JA, Wennmann JT. Elucidating the genomic history of commercially used Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis strain NB176. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1129177. [PMID: 37021121 PMCID: PMC10067926 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1129177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis (Btt) produces a coleopteran-specific crystal protoxin protein (Cry3Aa δ-endotoxin). After its discovery in 1982, the strain NB125 (DSM 5526) was eventually registered in 1990 to control the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). Gamma-irradiation of NB125 resulted in strain NB176-1 (DSM 5480) that exhibited higher cry3Aa production and became the active ingredient of the plant protection product Novodor® FC. Here, we report a comparative genome analysis of the parental strain NB125, its derivative NB176-1 and the current commercial production strain NB176. The entire genome sequences of the parental and derivative strains were deciphered by a hybrid de novo approach using short (Illumina) and long (Nanopore) read sequencing techniques. Genome assembly revealed a chromosome of 5.4 to 5.6 Mbp and six plasmids with a size range from 14.9 to 250.5 kbp for each strain. The major differences among the original NB125 and the derivative strains NB176-1 and NB176 were an additional copy of the cry3Aa gene, which translocated to another plasmid as well as a chromosomal deletion (~ 178 kbp) in NB176. The assembled genome sequences were further analyzed in silico for the presence of virulence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes.
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- Lea Schäfer
- Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biological Control, Dossenheim, Germany
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- Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biological Control, Dossenheim, Germany
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- Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biological Control, Dossenheim, Germany
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- Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants, Institute for Biological Control, Dossenheim, Germany
- *Correspondence: Jörg T. Wennmann,
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Kim SH, Yehuala GA, Bang WY, Yang J, Jung YH, Park MK. Safety Evaluation of Bacillus subtilis IDCC1101, Newly Isolated from Cheonggukjang, for Industrial Applications. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10122494. [PMID: 36557747 PMCID: PMC9784242 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10122494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to evaluate the safety of Bacillus subtilis (BS) IDCC1101, newly isolated from Cheonggukjang in Korea. Genome sequencing of BS IDCC1101 was performed to investigate the presence of secondary metabolites, virulence, antibiotic resistance, and mobile elements. Its phenotypic safety analyses included antibiotic susceptibility, enzyme activity, carbohydrate utilization, production of biogenic amines (BAs) and D-/L-lactate, hemolytic activity, and toxicities in HaCaT cells and rats. The genome of BS IDCC1101 consisted of 4,118,950 bp with 3077 functional genes. Among them, antimicrobial and antifungal secondary metabolites were found, such as fengycin, bacillibactin, and bacilysin. Antibiotic resistance and virulence genes did not exhibit transferability since they did not overlap with mobile elements in the genome. BS IDCC1101 was susceptible to almost all antibiotics suggested for assessment of BS's antibiotic susceptibility by EFSA guidelines, except for streptomycin. BS IDCC1101 showed the utilization of a wide range of 27 carbohydrates, as well as enzyme activities such as alkaline phosphatase, esterase, esterase lipase, naphthol-AS-BI-phosphohydrolase, α-galactosidase, β-galactosidase, α-glucosidase, and β-glucosidase activities. Additionally, BS IDCC1101 did not exhibit the production of D-/L-lactate and hemolytic activities. Its toxicity in HaCaT cells and rats was also not detected. Thus, these genotypic and phenotypic findings indicate that BS IDCC1101 can be safely used for industrial applications.
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- Su-Hyeon Kim
- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Food and Bio-Industry Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Department of Food Engineering, College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Addis Ababa 16417, Ethiopia
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- Ildong Bioscience, Pyeongtaek-si 17957, Republic of Korea
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- Ildong Bioscience, Pyeongtaek-si 17957, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Food and Bio-Industry Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
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- School of Food Science and Biotechnology, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Food and Bio-Industry Research Institute, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-53-950-5776
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An allergist's approach to food poisoning. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol 2022; 130:444-451. [PMID: 36334721 DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2022.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Foodborne illnesses represent a significant global health concern. These preventable diseases lead to substantial mortality and morbidity worldwide. Substantial overlap with food allergy exists with similar clinical presentations and symptom onset. Knowledge of the typically implicated microorganisms and toxins can help properly identify these diseases. A thorough history is essential to differentiate between these 2 disorders. The types of food implicated may be similar including milk, egg, fish, and shellfish. The timing of symptom onset may overlap and lead to misdiagnosis of disorders such as food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome. Classically, histamine-related food poisoning is also typically confused with true food allergy and may be seen as related to fish and cheese. Knowledge of epidemiology, patterns, and etiology of allergic conditions and foodborne illness may help the allergist differentiate among these common diseases.
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Park KM, Kim AY, Kim HJ, Cho YS, Koo M. Prevalence and characterization of toxigenic Bacillus cereus group isolated from low-moisture food products. Food Sci Biotechnol 2022; 31:1615-1629. [PMID: 36278133 PMCID: PMC9582184 DOI: 10.1007/s10068-022-01144-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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The present study was conducted to determine the occurrence of B. cereus group members in low-moisture food products by phenotypic and genetic assessment and to evaluate the toxigenic potential of B. cereus group isolates. According to the results of their morphological shape, growth temperature range, strain-specific gene distribution, 79.5% and 20.5% among 112 isolates were identified as B. cereus sensu stricto (s.s.) and B. thuringiensis, respectively and other toxigenic B. cereus group members was not found. All B. cereus group isolates possessed nheABC, hblACD, cytK, entFM genes, and the most frequent gene was nheA. Only three B. cereus s. s. isolates exhibited as emetic toxin gene-harboring B. cereus group. Several B. cereus s.s. and B. thuringiensis isolates from a low-moisture food products were moderate biofilm formers and showed resistance to rifampicin, tetracycline, or clindamycin. The existence of B. cereus s.s. and B. thuringiensis in low-moisture food products indicates the possible risk of foodborne infections due to their virulence potential.
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- Kyung Min Park
- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
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- Department of Hygiene/Bio Advanced Team, LG Electronics, Seoul, 08517 Korea
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- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science & Technology, Daejeon, 34113 Korea
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- Department of Food Analysis Research Center, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
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- Department of Food Safety and Distribution Research Group, Korea Research Institute, Wanju-gun, Jeollabuk-do, 55365 Korea
- Department of Food Biotechnology, University of Science & Technology, Daejeon, 34113 Korea
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Liu S, Deng S, Liu H, Tang L, Wang M, Xin B, Li F. Four Novel Leaderless Bacteriocins, Bacin A1, A2, A3, and A4 Exhibit Potent Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activities against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Microbiol Spectr 2022; 10:e0094522. [PMID: 36000904 PMCID: PMC9602277 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.00945-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major bacterial pathogen that causes hospital- and community-acquired infections. Owing to its multidrug resistance, it is imperative to develop new antimicrobial agents to treat MRSA infections. In this study, using genome mining analysis and a culture-based screening method to detect bacteriocin activity, we screened a strain, Bacillus sp. TL12, which harbored a putative leaderless bacteriocin gene cluster (bac gene cluster) and exhibited potent anti-MRSA activity. The antimicrobial agents, products of the bac gene cluster, were purified and identified as four novel leaderless bacteriocins: bacin A1, A2, A3, and A4. Bacin A2 was evaluated as a representative antimicrobial agent and showed remarkable antimicrobial activity against S. aureus, MRSA, and the foodborne pathogens Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus. Mechanistic experiments revealed that bacin A2 damaged cell membranes and exhibited bactericidal activity against MRSA. Bacin A2 effectively inhibited the formation of S. aureus and MRSA biofilms (>0.5× MIC) and killed the cells in their established biofilms (>4× MIC). The hemolytic and NIH/3T3 cytotoxicity assay results for bacin A2 confirmed its biosafety. Thus, bacins have potential as alternative antimicrobial agents for treating MRSA infections. IMPORTANCE Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major human pathogen that is difficult to treat because of its resistance to several widely used antibiotics. The present study aimed to identify novel anti-MRSA bacteriocins in a prominent producer of bacteriocins, Bacillus cereus group. Four novel leaderless bacteriocins, bacin A1, A2, A3, and A4, which show potent bactericidal effect against S. aureus and MRSA, were identified in Bacillus sp. TL12. Moreover, bacins inhibited biofilm formation and killed cells in the established biofilms of S. aureus and MRSA. These findings suggest that bacins are promising alternatives to treat MRSA infections.
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- Shu Liu
- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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- School of Marine Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Pollutant Sensitive Materials and Environmental Remediation, College of Life Sciences, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui Province, China
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Kowalska J, Maćkiw E, Korsak D, Postupolski J. Characteristic and Antimicrobial Resistance of <i>Bacillus cereus</i> Group Isolated from Food in Poland. POL J FOOD NUTR SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.31883/pjfns/152677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Chen J, Zhang J, Zhan L, Chen H, Zhang Z, Huang C, Yue M. Prevalence and antimicrobial-resistant characterization of Bacillus cereus isolated from ready-to-eat rice products in Eastern China. Front Microbiol 2022; 13:964823. [PMID: 35928146 PMCID: PMC9344136 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.964823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a major food-borne bacterial pathogen in the world, which can cause diarrhea and emetic syndrome. This study aimed to reveal the quantitative prevalence of B. cereus in ready-to-eat (RTE) rice products in Eastern China and to gain essential information on the characteristics of B. cereus isolates. A total of 91 out of the 1071 samples were positive for B. cereus. The contamination level of B. cereus in 0.5 % of RTE rice product samples outnumbered 103 CFU/g. The number of B. cereus attained 105−106 CFU/g in one sample. The distribution patterns of virulence genes in B. cereus isolates were identified. 84.6% of the B. cereus isolates had at least one enterotoxin or emetic toxin gene. The predominant pattern was XXV. 9.9% of isolates belonged to it and possessed one enterotoxin gene entFM. The occurrence rate of hblACD and nheABC was 36.3% and 47.3%, respectively. Antimicrobial susceptibility tests revealed a high resistance rate toward penicillin, and 23.1% of the isolates were multi-drug resistant. B. cereus isolates were genotyped by using ERIC-PCR. 89 genotypes were determined. The Hunter Gaston Discriminatory Index (HGDI) attained 0.9995. Relationships analysis revealed that Group A B. cereus isolates tended to carry hblA, hblC, hblD, nheA, nheB, and show resistance to penicillin/trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. This study was useful for updating the knowledge of the contamination status of B. cereus in RTE rice products in China.
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- Jiancai Chen
- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Microbiology, Zhejiang Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Hangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Cheng Huang,
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- Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Institute of Preventive Veterinary Sciences and Department of Veterinary Medicine, Zhejiang University College of Animal Sciences, Hangzhou, China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Hangzhou, China
- State Key Laboratory for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Infectious Diseases, National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Min Yue,
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Bruce RM, Crandall PG, Atungulu GG, O'Bryan CA. Uncooked Rice Consumption: Causes, Implications, Regulation, and Interventions. Cereal Chem 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/cche.10580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Rebecca M. Bruce
- Department of Food ScienceUniversity of ArkansasFayettevilleAR72704
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Preclinical Safety Assessment of Bacillus subtilis BS50 for Probiotic and Food Applications. Microorganisms 2022; 10:microorganisms10051038. [PMID: 35630480 PMCID: PMC9144164 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms10051038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Despite the commercial rise of probiotics containing Bacillaceae spp., it remains important to assess the safety of each strain before clinical testing. Herein, we performed preclinical analyses to address the safety of Bacillus subtilis BS50. Using in silico analyses, we screened the 4.15 Mbp BS50 genome for genes encoding known Bacillus toxins, secondary metabolites, virulence factors, and antibiotic resistance. We also assessed the effects of BS50 lysates on the viability and permeability of cultured human intestinal epithelial cells (Caco-2). We found that the BS50 genome does not encode any known Bacillus toxins. The BS50 genome contains several gene clusters involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites, but many of these antimicrobial metabolites (e.g., fengycin) are common to Bacillus spp. and may even confer health benefits related to gut microbiota health. BS50 was susceptible to seven of eight commonly prescribed antibiotics, and no antibiotic resistance genes were flanked by the complete mobile genetic elements that could enable a horizontal transfer. In cell culture, BS50 cell lysates did not diminish either Caco-2 viability or monolayer permeability. Altogether, BS50 exhibits a robust preclinical safety profile commensurate with commercial probiotic strains and likely poses no significant health risk to humans.
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Deka MA, Marston CK, Garcia-Diaz J, Drumgoole R, Traxler RM. Ecological Niche Model of Bacillus cereus Group Isolates Containing a Homologue of the pXO1 Anthrax Toxin Genes Infecting Metalworkers in the United States. Pathogens 2022; 11:pathogens11040470. [PMID: 35456145 PMCID: PMC9027579 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11040470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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While Bacillus cereus typically causes opportunistic infections in humans, within the last three decades, severe and fatal infections caused by isolates of the B. cereus group harboring anthrax toxin genes have been reported in the United States. From 1994 to 2020, seven cases of anthrax-like illness resulting from these isolates have been identified. With one exception, the cases have occurred in the Gulf States region of the United States among metalworkers. We aimed to develop an ecological niche model (ENM) to estimate a spatial area conducive to the survival of these organisms based on the presence of known human infections and environmental variables. The estimated ecological niche for B. cereus was modeled with the maximum entropy algorithm (Maxent). Environmental variables contributing most to the model were soil characteristics (cation exchange capacity, carbon content, soil pH), temperature, enhanced vegetation index (EVI), and land surface temperature (LST). Much of the suitable environments were located throughout the Gulf Coast Plain, Texas Backland Prairies, East Central Texas Plains, Edwards Plateau, Cross Timbers, Mississippi Alluvial Plain, and Central Great Plains. These findings may provide additional guidance to narrow potential risk areas to efficiently communicate messages to metalworkers and potentially identify individuals who may benefit from the anthrax vaccine.
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- Mark A. Deka
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;
- Correspondence: (M.A.D.); (R.M.T.)
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA;
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30329, USA;
- Correspondence: (M.A.D.); (R.M.T.)
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Yashini M, Auddy I, Shanmugasundaram S, Vidyalakshmi R, Sunil CK. Characterization of Antibody Immobilization on Chitosan/Gelatin-Modified Electrode and Its Application to Bacillus cereus Detection in Cereal-Based Food. FOOD ANAL METHOD 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12161-022-02299-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Shrestha S, Hariram U. Control of Bacillus weihenstephanensis in Pasteurized Liquid Whole Eggs Formulated with Nisin. J Food Prot 2022; 85:647-652. [PMID: 34935932 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-21-316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Bacillus weihenstephanensis can grow at refrigeration temperature and cause food poisoning. It has been isolated from liquid whole egg products. The moderate heat used for pasteurization of liquid egg products is ineffective for killing spore-forming bacteria, including Bacillus. Available predictive models and a pretrial study in broth suggested the potential for growth of Bacillus spp. under the tested conditions. Hence, hurdles such as storage of product below 4°C or use of preservatives would be needed to ensure the food safety of pasteurized egg products. This study evaluated the growth inhibition of B. weihenstephanensis in pasteurized liquid whole egg product formulated with 6.25 ppm of nisin during storage at refrigerated and refrigerated temperatures at abuse levels for a total 13 weeks in three replicate trials. At day 0, the product had a pH of 7.52 ± 0.29, while background microflora, such as aerobic plate counts (APC), presumptive Bacillus cereus and yeast and molds were <10 CFU/g. Product inoculated with target 2.5 log CFU/g of B. weihenstephanensis, stored at 4°C for 4 weeks and subsequently at 7 or 10°C for 9 weeks, exhibited no growth in all three replicate trials. Average counts reduced (P < 0.05) by at least 1 log in 6 weeks in all samples stored at either 7 or 10°C. Similarly, growth of total plate counts, presumptive Bacillus spp., and yeast and mold counts was not observed in uninoculated controls stored at 4°C for 4 weeks and subsequently at 7 or 10°C for 9 weeks. Visual and odor evaluation performed at each sampling time point showed no abnormalities. This study assessed the efficacy of the maximum level of nisin allowed for use in pasteurized liquid whole eggs and validated the inhibition of B. weihenstephanensis in the product for an extended shelf life of up to 13 weeks. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Subash Shrestha
- Cargill Food Safety Research and Scientific Services, 300 West 1st Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67202
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- Silliker Food Science Center, 3600 Eagle Nest Drive, Crete, Illinois 60417, USA
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Insight into Bacillus cereus Associated with Infant Foods in Beijing. Foods 2022; 11:foods11050719. [PMID: 35267350 PMCID: PMC8909854 DOI: 10.3390/foods11050719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence gene profiles of Bacillus cereus in different brands of infant formula in Beijing supermarkets. Eighty-eight Bacillus cereus isolates were recovered in sixty-eight infant formulas of five domestic brands and fourteen imported brands. The prevalence rate in domestic and imported samples were 70.6% and 52.9%, respectively. Lower mean prevalence level was found in domestic samples (1.17 MPN/g) compared with the imported samples (3.52 MPN/g). Twenty-four virulence gene profiles were found, and most strains carried at least one virulence gene. The prevalence of nheA, nheB, nheC, cytK, bceT, and entFM in domestic and imported brand samples was similar. The occurrence of enterotoxin genes hblA, hblC, and hblD in domestic samples were 22.2%, 27.8%, and 22.2%, respectively, which was significantly higher than imported samples. Antimicrobial drugs-susceptibility analysis showed that all isolates were susceptible to gentamincin, amikacin, and ciprofloxacin; 38%, 7%, and 2.3% were resistant to rifampin, tetracycline, and chloramphenicol, respectively; and only one isolate was resistant to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. Moreover, the cell numbers of Bacillus cereus in prepared infant formula increased rapidly at room temperature. Thus, monitoring guidelines are needed for accepted levels of Bacillus cereus in infant formula.
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Cayemitte P, Gerliani N, Raymond P, Aider M. Study of the Antibacterial Potency of Electroactivated Solutions of Calcium Lactate and Calcium Ascorbate on Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579 Vegetative Cells. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:3579-3595. [PMID: 35128265 PMCID: PMC8811942 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c06124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Bacillus cereus is a pathogenic bacterium, Gram-positive, aerobic, and facultative anaerobic that can produce spores and different toxins. It is involved in serious foodborne illnesses such as the diarrheal and emetic syndromes, depending on the ingested toxin. This work is aimed to study the potency of electroactivated solutions (EAS) of calcium lactate, calcium ascorbate, and their mixture as antibacterial agents against B. cereus ATCC 14579 vegetative cells. The solutions used were electroactivated under electric current intensities of 250, 500, and 750 mA for 30 min. The obtained EAS were tested in direct contact with B. cereus (107 CFU/mL) for different durations ranging from 5 s to 2 min. Moreover, standard lactic and ascorbic acids were tested as controls at equivalent titratable acidity as that of the corresponding electroactivated solutions. The obtained results showed that EAS exhibit high antibacterial efficacy against B. cereus vegetative cells. The EAS obtained after electroactivation of calcium lactate and calcium ascorbate were more efficient than those of their corresponding standard acids (lactic and ascorbic). The observed antibacterial effect of the EAS resulted in a reduction of 7 log CFU/mL after 5 s of direct contact in some specific cases. Scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron microscopic observations provided conclusive evidence of the antibacterial activity of the used EAS. These results outlined the highly antimicrobial potency of EAS against B. cereus vegetative cells and that they can be considered in an eventual strategy to ensure food safety, surface cleaning, as well as replacement of hazardous disinfecting chemicals.
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- Pierre
Emerson Cayemitte
- Department
of Food Sciences, Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
- Institute
of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
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- Institute
of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
- Department
of Soil Sciences and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
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- Saint-Hyacinthe
Laboratory, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, 3400 Casavant Boulevard West, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 8E3, Canada
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- Institute
of Nutrition and Functional Foods (INAF), Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
- Department
of Soil Sciences and Agri-Food Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, Quebec G1V0A6, Canada
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Zhou H, Zhang J, Shao Y, Wang J, Xu W, Liu Y, Yu S, Ye Q, Pang R, Wu S, Gu Q, Xue L, Zhang J, Li H, Wu Q, Ding Y. Development of a high resolution melting method based on a novel molecular target for discrimination between Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis. Food Res Int 2022; 151:110845. [PMID: 34980383 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2021.110845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Delimitation within the Bacillus cereus group is confusing due to the highly similar genetic background of its constituent bacteria. This study aimed to develop a rapid and efficient method for the identification of Bacillus cereus and Bacillus thuringiensis, two closely related species within the B. cereus group. Using average nucleotide identity analysis (ANI) and ribosomal multilocus sequence typing (rMLST), the authenticity of the genomes of B. cereus and B. thuringiensis was determined. Emetic B. cereus and Bacillus bombysepticus were also included to provide novel genomic insights into the boundaries within the B. cereus group. Using pan-genome analysis, ispD, a novel core and single-copy molecular target, was identified for the differentiation between B. cereus and B. thuringiensis. Based on the single nucleotide polymorphism within ispD, a high resolution melting (HRM) method for the determination of B. cereus and B. thuringiensis was developed. This method can not only distinguish B. cereus and B. thuringiensis, but can also separate B. cereus from other foodborne pathogenic bacteria. The detection limit of this method could reach 1 pg of pure genomic DNA and 3.7 × 102 cfu/mL of pure culture. Moreover, this new method could effectively differentiate B. cereus and B. thuringiensis in spiked, mixed, and real food samples. Collectively, the established HRM method can provide a new reference paradigm for the sensitive and specific nucleic acid detection of pathogens with identical genomes.
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- Huan Zhou
- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Institute of Food Safety & Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Department of Food Science & Technology, Institute of Food Safety & Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Food Science, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510432, China
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- Department of Food Science & Technology, Institute of Food Safety & Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
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- College of Life Science and Technology, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Department of Food Science & Technology, Institute of Food Safety & Nutrition, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Microbial Safety and Health, State Key Laboratory of Applied Microbiology Southern China, Institute of Microbiology, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China.
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Evaluation of the membrane damage mechanism of thymol against Bacillus cereus and its application in the preservation of skim milk. Food Control 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Thery M, Cousin VL, Tissieres P, Enault M, Morin L. Multi-organ failure caused by lasagnas: A case report of Bacillus cereus food poisoning. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:978250. [PMID: 36186625 PMCID: PMC9516094 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.978250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We report a Bacillus cereus, cereulide producing strain, food poisoning of two sisters. After eating a few bites of pasta cooked 3 days earlier, a 13-year-old girl developed mild symptoms. However, her 11-year-old sister suffered, 40 h after ingestion of the entire platter, a multi-organ failure including acute liver failure, rhabdomyolysis, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and acute kidney injury (AKI). She received supportive care in pediatric intensive care using mechanical ventilation, hemofiltration, and high-doses vasopressors. She was specifically treated for toxin-mediated disease using blood purification and further digestive decontamination. This report highlights the potential severity of B. cereus food poisoning but also a successful dual treatment including toxin removal and antimicrobial treatment to prevent toxin production.
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- Marin Thery
- Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, DMU 3 Santé de L'enfant et de l'Adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Paris Saclay, Bicêtre Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, DMU 3 Santé de L'enfant et de l'Adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Paris Saclay, Bicêtre Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.,Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Département de la Femme, de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Genève, Switzerland
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- Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, DMU 3 Santé de L'enfant et de l'Adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Paris Saclay, Bicêtre Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.,Institute of Integrative Biology of the Cell, CNRS, CEA, Paris Saclay University, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Pediatric Emergency Department, Armand Trousseau University Hospital, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, DMU 3 Santé de L'enfant et de l'Adolescent, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris Paris Saclay, Bicêtre Hospital, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.,Institute of Integrative Biology of the Cell, CNRS, CEA, Paris Saclay University, Gif-sur-Yvette, France
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Microbiological safety and microbiota of Kapi, Thai traditional fermented shrimp paste, from different sources. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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De Bock T, Zhao X, Jacxsens L, Devlieghere F, Rajkovic A, Spanoghe P, Höfte M, Uyttendaele M. Evaluation of B. thuringiensis-based biopesticides in the primary production of fresh produce as a food safety hazard and risk. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Liu K, Ke Z, Chen P, Zhu S, Yin H, Li Z, Chen Z. Classification of two species of Gram-positive bacteria through hyperspectral microscopy coupled with machine learning. BIOMEDICAL OPTICS EXPRESS 2021; 12:7906-7916. [PMID: 35003874 PMCID: PMC8713685 DOI: 10.1364/boe.445041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 11/20/2021] [Accepted: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Gram stain is one of the most common techniques used to visualize bacteria under microscopy and classify bacteria into two large groups (Gram-positive and Gram-negative). However, such an inaccurate classification is unfavorable for bacterial research. For instance, soil-rhizosphere bacteria, Bacillus megaterium (B. megaterium) and Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) have different effects on plants, nonetheless, they are both Gram-positive and difficult to be differentiated. Here, we present a method to precisely classify Gram-positive bacteria via hyperspectral microscopy. The pH-value differences in the intracellular environment of various types of bacteria can lead to different ionization of the auxochrome of crystal violet (CV) molecules during the Gram stain process. Consequently, there is a subtle difference in the absorption peak of Gram-stained bacteria. Harnessing hyperspectral microscopy can capture this subtle difference and enable precise classification. Besides the spectral features, the spatial features were also used to improve the quality of bacterial identification. The results show that the classification accuracy of two species of Gram-positive bacteria, B. megaterium and B. cereus, is up to 98.06%. We believe this method can be used for other Gram-positive bacteria and Gram-negative bacteria, realizing a more elaborate classification for Gram-stained bacteria.
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- Kunxing Liu
- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- These authors contributed equally to this work
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Engineering Research Center of Crystal and Laser Technology, Guangzhou, 510632, China
- Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Fiber Sensing and Communications, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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Lin R, Li D, Xu Y, Wei M, Chen Q, Deng Y, Wen J. Chronic cereulide exposure causes intestinal inflammation and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION (BARKING, ESSEX : 1987) 2021; 288:117814. [PMID: 34329069 DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Known as a cause of food poisoning, Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) is widespread in nature. Cereulide, the heat-stable and acid-resistant emetic toxin which is produced by some B. cereus strains, is often associated with foodborne outbreaks, and causes acute emetic toxicity at high dosage exposure. However, the toxicological effect and underlying mechanism caused by chronic low-dose cereulide exposure require to be further addressed. In the study, based on mouse model, cereulide exposure (50 μg/kg body weight) for 28 days induced intestinal inflammation, gut microbiota dysbiosis and food intake reduction. According to the cell models, low dose cereulide exposure disrupted the intestinal barrier function and caused intestinal inflammation, which were resulted from endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress IRE1/XBP1/CHOP pathway activation to induce cell apoptosis and inflammatory cytokines production. For gut microbiota, cereulide decreased the abundances of Lactobacillus and Oscillospira. Furthermore, cereulide disordered the metabolisms of gut microbiota, which exhibited the inhibitions of butyrate and tryptophan. Interestingly, cereulide exposure also inhibited the tryptophan hydroxylase to produce the serotonin in the gut and brain, which might lead to depression-like food intake reduction. Butyrate supplementation (100 mg/kg body weight) significantly reduced intestinal inflammation and serotonin biosynthesis suppression caused by cereulide in mice. In conclusion, chronic cereulide exposure induced ER stress to cause intestinal inflammation, gut microbiota dysbiosis and serotonin biosynthesis suppression. IRE1 could be the therapeutic target and butyrate supplementation is the potential prevention strategy.
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- Ruqin Lin
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Protein Function and Regulation in Agricultural Organisms, College of Life Sciences, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Key Laboratory of Zoonosis of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China; Guangdong Laboratory for Lingnan Modern Agriculture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510642, PR China.
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Chon JW, Seo KH. Development of a new chromogenic medium for the enumeration of Bacillus cereus in various ready-to-eat foods. Food Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Antequera‐Gómez ML, Díaz‐Martínez L, Guadix JA, Sánchez‐Tévar AM, Sopeña‐Torres S, Hierrezuelo J, Doan HK, Leveau JH, de Vicente A, Romero D. Sporulation is dispensable for the vegetable-associated life cycle of the human pathogen Bacillus cereus. Microb Biotechnol 2021; 14:1550-1565. [PMID: 33955675 PMCID: PMC8313275 DOI: 10.1111/1751-7915.13816] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Revised: 03/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Bacillus cereus is a common food-borne pathogen that is responsible for important outbreaks of food poisoning in humans. Diseases caused by B. cereus usually exhibit two major symptoms, emetic or diarrheic, depending on the toxins produced. It is assumed that after the ingestion of contaminated vegetables or processed food, spores of enterotoxigenic B. cereus reach the intestine, where they germinate and produce the enterotoxins that are responsible for food poisoning. In our study, we observed that sporulation is required for the survival of B. cereus in leaves but is dispensable in ready-to-eat vegetables, such as endives. We demonstrate that vegetative cells of B. cereus that are originally impaired in sporulation but not biofilm formation are able to reach the intestine and cause severe disorders in a murine model. Furthermore, our findings emphasise that the number of food poisoning cases associated with B. cereus is underestimated and suggest the need to revise the detection protocols, which are based primarily on spores and toxins.
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- María Luisa Antequera‐Gómez
- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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- Departamento de Biología AnimalFacultad de CienciasUniversidad de Málaga ‐ IBIMACampus de Teatinos s/nMálaga29071Spain
- Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología (BIONAND)Junta de AndalucíaUniversidad de MálagaC/ Severo Ochoa 35Campanillas (Málaga)29590Spain
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- Departamento de Biología AnimalFacultad de CienciasUniversidad de Málaga ‐ IBIMACampus de Teatinos s/nMálaga29071Spain
- Centro Andaluz de Nanomedicina y Biotecnología (BIONAND)Junta de AndalucíaUniversidad de MálagaC/ Severo Ochoa 35Campanillas (Málaga)29590Spain
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- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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- Department of Plant PathologyUniversity of CaliforniaDavisCAUSA
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- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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- Departamento de MicrobiologíaInstituto de Hortofruticultura Subtropical y Mediterránea "La Mayora"Universidad de Málaga‐Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (IHSM‐UMA‐CSIC)Universidad de MálagaBulevar Louis Pasteur 31 (Campus Universitario de teatinos)Málaga29071Spain
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Martelli F, Marrella M, Lazzi C, Neviani E, Bernini V. Microbiological Contamination of Ready-to-Eat Algae and Evaluation of Bacillus cereus Behavior by Microbiological Challenge Test. J Food Prot 2021; 84:1275-1280. [PMID: 33725095 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-20-407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Revised: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT Consumption of seaweeds (forms of algae), often categorized as a superfood, is becoming popular in western countries. Algae can be marketed fresh, but are usually sold dehydrated to ensure longer shelf life. Their consumption, often as ready-to-eat, opens up possible risks for public health because of foodborne pathogens that can contaminate the raw material during harvesting or manipulation. In this study, 14 ready-to-eat foods based on dehydrated algae, representative of the most consumed species, were considered. The microbial content, with a focus on Listeria monocytogenes and Bacillus cereus, was investigated by plate counts, and B. cereus strains were isolated and identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The microbiological quality was heterogeneous among the samples and, in particular, marine bacteria, Listeria spp., B. cereus, and coliforms were detected. To contribute to related risk assessment, the ability of B. cereus to grow during refrigerated storage was evaluated, to our knowledge for the first time, by a microbiological challenge test on two ready-to-eat foods based on Undaria pinnatifida and Palmaria palmata. Despite this study demonstrating the inability of B. cereus to proliferate in seaweed-based food, its presence in dehydrated foodstuffs cannot rule out replication after rehydration before consumption, making it necessary to elucidate the possible risks for consumers. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Francesco Martelli
- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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- Department of Food and Drug, University of Parma, Parco Area delle Scienze 49/A, Parma 43124, Italy
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Mbaye B, Tidjani Alou M, Fadlane A, Fregiere L, Alibar S, Million M, Fenollar F, Lo CI. Neobacillus massiliamazoniensis sp. nov., a new bacterial species isolated from stool sample of an inhabitant of the Amazon region. New Microbes New Infect 2021; 42:100900. [PMID: 34168882 PMCID: PMC8209264 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2021.100900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 04/16/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Using a culturomics approach, a strain was isolated, identified and characterised following the taxonogenomics concept. Neobacillus massiliamazoniensis sp. nov., strain LF1T (=CSURP1359) was isolated from human stool. The 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis of strain LF1T (accession number: LK021124) exhibits 98.32% similarity levels with Neobacillus bataviensis strain IDA1115 (accession number: NR_036766.1), the phylogenetically closest related species with standing in nomenclature. The draft genome size of strain LF1T (accession number: CVRB00000000) is 4.6 Mbp with a G+C content of 34.1 mol%. Analysis of phylogenic tree, genomic analysis and phenotypic criteria described here sufficiently prove that this bacterium is different from previously known bacterial species with standing in nomenclature and represents a new Neobacillus species belonging to Firmicutes phylum.
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- B Mbaye
- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, MEPHI, Marseille, France.,IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France
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- IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, Marseille, France
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- IHU-Méditerranée Infection, Marseille, France.,Aix Marseille Univ, IRD, AP-HM, SSA, VITROME, Marseille, France
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Carroll LM, Cheng RA, Wiedmann M, Kovac J. Keeping up with the Bacillus cereus group: taxonomy through the genomics era and beyond. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2021; 62:7677-7702. [PMID: 33939559 DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2021.1916735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The Bacillus cereus group, also known as B. cereus sensu lato (s.l.), is a species complex that contains numerous closely related lineages, which vary in their ability to cause illness in humans and animals. The classification of B. cereus s.l. isolates into species-level taxonomic units is thus essential for informing public health and food safety efforts. However, taxonomic classification of these organisms is challenging. Numerous-often conflicting-taxonomic changes to the group have been proposed over the past two decades, making it difficult to remain up to date. In this review, we discuss the major nomenclatural changes that have accumulated in the B. cereus s.l. taxonomic space prior to 2020, particularly in the genomic sequencing era, and outline the resulting problems. We discuss several contemporary taxonomic frameworks as applied to B. cereus s.l., including (i) phenotypic, (ii) genomic, and (iii) hybrid nomenclatural frameworks, and we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. We offer suggestions as to how readers can avoid B. cereus s.l. taxonomic ambiguities, regardless of the nomenclatural framework(s) they choose to employ. Finally, we discuss future directions and open problems in the B. cereus s.l. taxonomic realm, including those that cannot be solved by genomic approaches alone.
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- Laura M Carroll
- Structural and Computational Biology Unit, EMBL, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Department of Food Science, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania, USA
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Assessing Mixture Effects of Cereulide and Deoxynivalenol on Intestinal Barrier Integrity and Uptake in Differentiated Human Caco-2 Cells. Toxins (Basel) 2021; 13:toxins13030189. [PMID: 33806705 PMCID: PMC7998855 DOI: 10.3390/toxins13030189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The human intestine is regularly exposed to ingested food contaminants, such as fungal and bacterial toxins, which have been described to co-occur in a mixed diet. Thus, it is of utmost importance to understand possible interactions between contaminants of different origin. Hence, we investigated the single and combined effects of one of the most abundant mycotoxins, deoxynivalenol (DON; 0.1 to 10 µg/mL), and the bacterial toxin cereulide (CER; 1 to 100 ng/mL) on differentiated human Caco-2 (C2BBe1) cells cultured in a transwell system. We tested the capacity of the two toxins to alter the intestinal integrity and further investigated the uptake of both compounds and the formation of selected DON metabolites. CER alone (10 and 100 ng/mL) and in combination with DON (10 ng/mL CER with 1 µg/mL DON) was found to alter the barrier function by increasing the transepithelial electrical resistance and the expression of the tight junction protein claudin-4. For the first time, DON-3-sulfate was identified as a metabolite of human intestinal cells in vitro. Moreover, co-incubation of CER and DON led to an altered ratio between DON and DON-3-sulfate. Hence, we conclude that co-exposure to CER and DON may alter the intestinal barrier function and biotransformation of intestinal cells.
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Risk of Bacillus cereus in Relation to Rice and Derivatives. Foods 2021; 10:foods10020302. [PMID: 33540849 PMCID: PMC7913059 DOI: 10.3390/foods10020302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Rice is a very popular food throughout the world and the basis of the diet of the citizens of many countries. It is used as a raw material for the preparation of many complex dishes in which different ingredients are involved. Rice, as a consequence of their cultivation, harvesting, and handling, is often contaminated with spores of Bacillus cereus, a ubiquitous microorganism found mainly in the soil. B. cereus can multiply under temperature conditions as low as 4 °C in foods that contain rice and have been cooked or subjected to treatments that do not produce commercial sterility. B. cereus produces diarrhoeal or emetic foodborne toxin when the consumer eats food in which a sufficient number of cells have grown. These circumstances mean that every year many outbreaks of intoxication or intestinal problems related to this microorganism are reported. This work is a review from the perspective of risk assessment of the risk posed by B. cereus to the health of consumers and of some control measures that can be used to mitigate such a risk.
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The Food Poisoning Toxins of Bacillus cereus. Toxins (Basel) 2021; 13:toxins13020098. [PMID: 33525722 PMCID: PMC7911051 DOI: 10.3390/toxins13020098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 99] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a ubiquitous soil bacterium responsible for two types of food-associated gastrointestinal diseases. While the emetic type, a food intoxication, manifests in nausea and vomiting, food infections with enteropathogenic strains cause diarrhea and abdominal pain. Causative toxins are the cyclic dodecadepsipeptide cereulide, and the proteinaceous enterotoxins hemolysin BL (Hbl), nonhemolytic enterotoxin (Nhe) and cytotoxin K (CytK), respectively. This review covers the current knowledge on distribution and genetic organization of the toxin genes, as well as mechanisms of enterotoxin gene regulation and toxin secretion. In this context, the exceptionally high variability of toxin production between single strains is highlighted. In addition, the mode of action of the pore-forming enterotoxins and their effect on target cells is described in detail. The main focus of this review are the two tripartite enterotoxin complexes Hbl and Nhe, but the latest findings on cereulide and CytK are also presented, as well as methods for toxin detection, and the contribution of further putative virulence factors to the diarrheal disease.
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Stoll DA, Wafula EN, Mathara JM, Trierweiler B, Kulling SE, Huch M. Fermentation of African nightshade leaves with lactic acid bacterial starter cultures. Int J Food Microbiol 2021; 342:109056. [PMID: 33540190 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2021.109056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The interest in the consumption of African indigenous leafy vegetables increased in African countries, e.g. Kenya, within the last years. One example of African indigenous leafy vegetables is African nightshade (Solanum scabrum) which is nutritious, rich in proteins and micronutrients and therefore could contribute to a healthy diet. African nightshade has several agricultural advantages. However, the most important disadvantage is the fast perishability which leads to enormous post-harvest losses. In this study, we investigated the fermentation of African nightshade as a post-harvest processing method to reduce post-harvest losses. The two lactic acid bacterial starter strains Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BFE 5092 and Limosilactobacillus fermentum BFE 6620 were used to inoculate fermentations of African nightshade leaves with initial counts of 106-107 cfu/ml. Uninoculated controls were conducted for each fermentation trial. Fermentations were performed both in Kenya and in Germany. The success of the inoculated starter cultures was proven by the measurement of pH values and determination of lactic acid concentration. Lactobacilli strains dominated the microbiota of the starter inoculated samples in contrast to the non-inoculated controls. This was supported by classical culture-dependent plating on different microbiological media as well as by the culture-independent molecular biological methods denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis and 16S rRNA gene high-throughput amplicon sequencing. We could demonstrate that the use of the selected starter cultures for fermentation of African nightshade leaves led to controlled and reliable fermentations with quick acidification. Thus, controlled fermentation with appropriate starter cultures is a promising method for post-harvest treatment of African nightshade leaves.
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- Dominic A Stoll
- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Department of Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Department of Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany; Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, P.O. Box 62000, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Department of Food Science and Technology, P.O. Box 62000, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Department of Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Department of Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Max Rubner-Institut, Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food, Department of Safety and Quality of Fruit and Vegetables, Haid-und-Neu-Str. 9, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany.
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Zhan G, Pan D, Zhou C, Wang Y, He J, Zhang J, Li G, Cao J. Characterizing bacterial strains of spoiled Jinhua ham and evaluating the effect of antimicrobial agents on these isolated bacterial strains. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Fei P, Xie Q, Jiang Y, Feng H, Chang Y, Kang H, Xing M, Chen J. Genotyping, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Biofilm Formation of Bacillus cereus Isolated from Powdered Food Products in China. Foodborne Pathog Dis 2021; 18:8-15. [DOI: 10.1089/fpd.2020.2802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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- Peng Fei
- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- Heilongjiang Feihe Dairy Co., Ltd., Beijing, China
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- Department of Market Supervision and Management, MuLing Food Inspection Testing Center, Mudanjiang, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- Food and Pharmaceutical Engineering Institute, Guiyang University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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- College of Food and Bioengineering, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, China
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Montone AMI, Capuano F, Mancusi A, Di Maro O, Peruzy MF, Proroga YTR, Cristiano D. Exposure to Bacillus cereus in Water Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese. Foods 2020; 9:E1899. [PMID: 33352642 PMCID: PMC7766095 DOI: 10.3390/foods9121899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 12/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Bacillus cereus is a spoilage bacterium and is recognized as an agent of food poisoning. Two food-borne illnesses are caused by B. cereus: a diarrheal disease, associated with cytotoxin K, hemolysin BL, non-hemolytic enterotoxin and enterotoxin FM, and an emetic syndrome, associated with the cereulide toxin. Owing to the heat resistance of B. cereus and its ability to grow in milk, this organism should be considered potentially hazardous in dairy products. The present study assessed the risk of B. cereus poisoning due to the consumption of water buffalo mozzarella cheese. A total of 340 samples were analyzed to determine B. cereus counts (ISO 7932:2005); isolates underwent molecular characterization to detect the presence of genes encoding toxins. Eighty-nine (26.1%) samples harbored B. cereus strains, with values ranging from 2.2 × 102 to 2.6 × 106 CFU/g. Isolates showed eight different molecular profiles, and some displayed virulence characteristics. Bacterial counts and the toxin profiles of isolates were evaluated both separately and jointly to assess the risk of enteritis due to B. cereus following the consumption of buffalo mozzarella cheese. In conclusion, the results of the present study showed that the risk of poisoning by B. cereus following the consumption of this cheese was moderate.
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- Angela Michela Immacolata Montone
- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples “Federico II”, Via Delpino 1, 80137 Naples, Italy;
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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- Department of Food Microbiology, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Via Salute 2, 80055 Portici (NA), Italy; (A.M.I.M.); (F.C.); (A.M.); (O.D.M.); (D.C.)
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Dimitrova L, Philipov S, Zaharieva MM, Miteva-Staleva J, Popova M, Tserovska L, Krumova E, Zhelezova G, Bankova V, Najdenski H. In vivo assessment of acute and subacute toxicity of ethyl acetate extract from aerial parts of Geum urbanum L. BIOTECHNOL BIOTEC EQ 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2020.1848461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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- Lyudmila Dimitrova
- Department of Infectious Microbiology, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Laboratory Pathomorphology, Chair “Anatomy, Histology, Pathology and Forensic Medicine,” Medical Faculty, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski," Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Infectious Microbiology, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Mycology, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Chemistry of Natural Products Laboratory, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Biology, Medical Genetics and Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski," Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Mycology, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Biology, Medical Genetics and Microbiology, Medical Faculty, Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski," Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Chemistry of Natural Products Laboratory, Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Infectious Microbiology, The Stephan Angeloff Institute of Microbiology, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Viana TFC, Campelo APS, Baldani JI, Fernandes-Júnior PI, Baldani VLD, Silva WM, Paggi GM, Brasil MS. Cultivable bacterial diversity associated with bromeliad roots from ironstone outcrops in central Brazil. BRAZ J BIOL 2020; 80:872-880. [PMID: 31967279 DOI: 10.1590/1519-6984.224982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Studies on the bacterial diversity associated with wild plants are rare, especially on those that grow in association with bromeliads. In the present study, we isolated and identified epiphytic and endophytic bacteria from the roots of the bromeliads Dyckia excelsa, Dyckia leptostachya and Deuterocohnia meziana occurring in the "cangas" in the Pantanal from Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil. The epiphytic bacteria were isolated from washed roots, while the endophytic bacteria were isolated from surface disinfested roots. Bacterial representatives corresponding to each BOX-PCR fingerprint, as well as those that did not result in amplicons, were selected for 16S rDNA gene sequence analysis. The BOX-PCR data showed intrageneric and intraspecific diversity and could discriminate strains and identify their phenotypic characteristics. The 16S rDNA gene sequence and phylogeny analysis showed a higher occurrence of strains belonging to the genus Bacillus than Mycobacterium and Brevibacterium, which were found in lower numbers. Species from the Bacillus genus are well known for their sporulation capacity and longer survival in arid locations, such as the "cangas". This study clearly showed that the bromeliad species represent a vast reservoir of bacterial community diversity, and the cultivable strains represent a new source for biotechnological prospecting.
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- T F C Viana
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Costa e Silva, s/n, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brasil.,Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, do Pantanal, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Costa e Silva, s/n, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brasil.,Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, do Pantanal, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil
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- Embrapa Agrobiologia, Rodovia, BR-465, Km 7 (antiga Rodovia Rio/São Paulo), Bairro Ecologia, CEP 23891-000, Seropédica, RJ, Brasil
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- Embrapa Agrobiologia, Rodovia, BR-465, Km 7 (antiga Rodovia Rio/São Paulo), Bairro Ecologia, CEP 23891-000, Seropédica, RJ, Brasil
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- Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Ecologia, do Pantanal, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Costa e Silva, s/n, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79070-900, Campo Grande, MS, Brasil.,Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, do Pantanal, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil.,Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Genética, do Pantanal, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil
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- Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Microbiologia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, do Pantanal, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil.,Ciências Biológicas, Laboratório de Genética, do Pantanal, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul - UFMS, Av. Rio Branco, 1.270, Bairro Universitário, CEP 79304-902, Corumbá, MS, Brasil
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Jessberger N, Dietrich R, Granum PE, Märtlbauer E. The Bacillus cereus Food Infection as Multifactorial Process. Toxins (Basel) 2020; 12:E701. [PMID: 33167492 PMCID: PMC7694497 DOI: 10.3390/toxins12110701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The ubiquitous soil bacterium Bacillus cereus presents major challenges to food safety. It is responsible for two types of food poisoning, the emetic form due to food intoxication and the diarrheal form emerging from food infections with enteropathogenic strains, also known as toxico-infections, which are the subject of this review. The diarrheal type of food poisoning emerges after production of enterotoxins by viable bacteria in the human intestine. Basically, the manifestation of the disease is, however, the result of a multifactorial process, including B. cereus prevalence and survival in different foods, survival of the stomach passage, spore germination, motility, adhesion, and finally enterotoxin production in the intestine. Moreover, all of these processes are influenced by the consumed foodstuffs as well as the intestinal microbiota which have, therefore, to be considered for a reliable prediction of the hazardous potential of contaminated foods. Current knowledge regarding these single aspects is summarized in this review aiming for risk-oriented diagnostics for enteropathogenic B. cereus.
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- Nadja Jessberger
- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Schönleutnerstr. 8, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Germany; (R.D.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Schönleutnerstr. 8, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Germany; (R.D.); (E.M.)
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- Department of Food Safety and Infection Biology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, P.O. Box 5003 NMBU, 1432 Ås, Norway;
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Schönleutnerstr. 8, 85764 Oberschleißheim, Germany; (R.D.); (E.M.)
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Huang X, Song L, Qiao M, Zhang P, Zhao Q. Optimization of the Antimicrobial Effects of Surfactin against Bacillus cereus Spores. J Food Prot 2020; 83:1983-1988. [PMID: 32609834 DOI: 10.4315/jfp-20-032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to establish a three-variable bactericidal model of temperature, time, and concentration to determine the optimal conditions for Bacillus cereus spore inactivation by surfactin. To obtain the binary regression equation of the inactivated spore model, a total of 17 simulations were performed using response surface methodology. The experimental results showed that the three factors each had a discernible but nonequal impact on the inactivation response value. Multiple regression analysis of experimental results using Design-Expert software yielded the following equation: Y = 1.47 + 0.39ξ1(temperature) + 0.38ξ2(time) + 0.39ξ3(concentration) - 0.20ξ1ξ2 + 0.22ξ1ξ2 - 0.12ξ2ξ3 - 0.23ξ12 - 0.11ξ22 - 0.40ξ32. Optimal inactivation of spores was achieved by treatment with surfactin at a concentration of 4 mg/mL for 40 h at 53°C, with the response value reaching 1.8. The spores were treated with surfactin under these conditions; the microstructural changes of spores were observed by use of scanning electron microscopy. We found that the structures of the outer wall of the spores were damaged, whereas the spores in the control sample showed no visible damage. HIGHLIGHTS
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- Xianqing Huang
- Henan Agricultural University/Henan Food Processing and Circulation Safety Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Zhengzhou 450002, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Agricultural University/Henan Food Processing and Circulation Safety Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Zhengzhou 450002, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Agricultural University/Henan Food Processing and Circulation Safety Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Zhengzhou 450002, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Agricultural University/Henan Food Processing and Circulation Safety Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Zhengzhou 450002, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Agricultural University/Henan Food Processing and Circulation Safety Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Zhengzhou 450002, People's Republic of China
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Fu Y, Liang L, Deng S, Wu Y, Yuan Y, Gao M. Novel spore lytic enzyme from a Bacillus phage leading to spore killing. Enzyme Microb Technol 2020; 142:109698. [PMID: 33220860 DOI: 10.1016/j.enzmictec.2020.109698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Bacterial spores maintain metabolic dormancy and have high resistance to external pressure. Germination requires degradation of the spore cortex and the participation of germination-specific cortex-lytic enzymes (GSLEs). Previously reported GSLEs have been identified in bacteria and facilitate germination. In this study, we have characterized a novel spore lytic enzyme, Ply67, from Bacillus pumilus phage vB_BpuM_BpSp. Ply67 had a similar cortex-lytic activity to GSLEs but disrupted the inner membranes (IMs) of spores, leading to spore killing rather than germination. The amino acid sequence of the complete protein, Ply67FL, exhibited 40% homology to the GSLE SleB. Domain prediction showed that Ply67FL was composed of three domains: a signal peptide, N-terminal domain protein and C-terminal domain protein. Ply67FL rapidly caused E. coli cells lysis when it was expressed in E. coli. The protein containing the C-terminal domain protein, Ply67C, could kill B. pumilus spores. The protein containing the N-terminal domain protein, Ply67N, could combine with the decoated B. pumilus spores, indicating that N-terminal was the binding domain and C-terminal was the hydrolase domain. The protein lacking the signal peptide but containing the N-terminal and C-terminal domain proteins, Ply67, had activity against spores of various Bacillus species. The surface of spores treated with Ply67 shrank and the permeability barrier was disrupted, and the inner contents leaked out. Immunoelectron microscopic observation showed that Ply67 was mainly acted on the spore cortex. Overall, Ply67 is a novel spore lytic enzyme that differs from other GSLEs not only in amino acid sequence but also in activity against spores, and Ply67 might have the potential to kill spores of pathogenic Bacillus species, e.g., B. cereus and B. anthracis.
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- Yajuan Fu
- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100039, PR China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China
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- Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wuhan, 430071, PR China.
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