Current knowledge and perspectives on biofilm formation: the case of Listeria monocytogenes

Autor(es)

da Silva, Eliane Pereira ^[1] ; Pereira De Martinis, Elaine Cristina ^[1]

Afiliação do(s) autor(es)

^[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Dept Anal Clin Toxicol & Bromatol, Fac Ciencias Farmaceut Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040903 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil

• Tipo de documento: Artigo de Revisão
• Fonte: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology; v. 97, n. 3, p. 957-968, FEB 2013.
• Citações Web of Science: 60

Resumo

Listeriosis is a rare, serious, and mainly food-borne infection caused by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. This food-borne infection primarily affects pregnant women and immunologically compromised individuals. L. monocytogenes is recognized as a problem for the food industry, mainly due to its environmental persistence, attributed in part to its ability to form biofilms. Biofilms are microbial communities adhered to biotic or abiotic surfaces coated by self-produced extracellular polymers. These structures confer protection to bacterial cells and decrease the efficiency of cleaning and disinfection procedures. This article presents a brief review of current perspectives on the formation of biofilms, with emphasis on L. monocytogenes, highlighting the importance of cell-to-cell communication and structural composition of the microbial communities. The techniques currently used to study biofilms and the need to develop new strategies for the prevention and control of biofilm-forming pathogens are also discussed. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 10/12236-0 - Influência da temperatura e de enzimas degradantes de DNA na formação de biofilmes por Listeria monocytogenes em superfície abiótica
• Beneficiário: Eliane Pereira da Silva
• Modalidade de apoio: Bolsas no Brasil - Mestrado
• Processo FAPESP: 11/07062-6 - Estudo da formação e dispersão de biofilmes por Listeria monocytogenes em superfície abiótica
• Beneficiário: Elaine Cristina Pereira de Martinis
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular