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Effect of Bacteriocins and Conditions that Mimic Food and Digestive Tract on Biofilm Formation, In Vitro Invasion of Eukaryotic Cells and Internalin Gene Expression by Listeria monocytogenes

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Author(s):
Winkelstroeter, Lizziane Kretli [1] ; De Martinis, Elaine C. P. [1]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo FCFRP USP, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040903 Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS; v. 5, n. 3, p. 153-164, SEP 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

In this report, Listeria monocytogenes isolates were evaluated for their ability to form biofilms, for adhesion/invasion of eukaryotic cells and for differential expression of internalin A (inl A) gene, which is related to virulence potential. The presence of bacteriocins of lactic acid bacteria and incubation at 5 degrees C were the main factors that influenced biofilm formation by L. monocytogenes, in comparison with BHI (control). In general, adhesion and invasion of Caco-2 cells were significantly lower in low pH (4.5), in incubation at 5 degrees C and in the presence of Oxgall 0.3 %. On the other hand, two L. monocytogenes isolates (INCQS 353 and Reg 26c) showed higher invasion rates when cultivated in the presence of NaCl 5 % (P < 0.05). One L. monocytogenes isolate (H-2) showed the strongest ability to form biofilm and to invade Caco-2 cells, under selected conditions, suggesting there is a relationship between biofilm formation and virulence potential. For all isolates, expression of inl A gene was down-regulated by the presence of bacteriocins, Oxgall 0.3 %, pH 4.5 and incubation at 5 degrees C. Nonetheless, for one L. monocytogenes isolate (HU 471), expression of inl A gene was eight times higher in the presence of sucrose, indicating that food components can increase the infectiveness of L. monocytogenes. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/51141-8 - Gene expression analysis, biofilm formation and adherence to Caco-2 cells by Listeria monocytogenes in different conditions found in food
Grantee:Elaine Cristina Pereira de Martinis
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants