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Agricultural Engineering
Majid Vakil Asadollahei, Maryam Yousefifard, Javad Tabatabaeian, Marzieh Sabagh Nekonam, Sayyed Mohammad Ehsan Mahdavi
Summary: This study analyzed the effects of biotic and abiotic elicitors on Zataria multiflora Boiss. and measured the biochemical attributes. The results showed that the use of elicitors significantly increased the production of bioactive compounds in Zataria multiflora Boiss. plants. Therefore, choosing appropriate elicitors and treatment conditions is crucial for enhancing the production of bioactive compounds in plant species.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sima Sadat Seyedjavadi, Mehdi Razzaghi-Abyaneh, Mohammad Javad Nasiri, Ali Hashemi, Hossein Goudarzi, Mehrdad Haghighi, Masoud Dadashi, Mehdi Goudarzi, Hadi Zare-Zardini, Behzad Pourhossein
Summary: A novel antimicrobial peptide called dendrocin-ZM1 was isolated from Zataria multiflora Boiss, showing broad-spectrum antibacterial activity against various strains with low hemolysis and cytotoxicity. Dendrocin-ZM1 exhibited good heat stability and activity in a wide pH range.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Manizheh Sarikhani, Mahla Deylam, Effat Alizadeh, Marzie Hejazy, Saeideh Alizadeh-Salteh, Hassan Moeini, Masoumeh Firouzamandi
Summary: The study found that extracts from peppermint and Shirazi thyme can promote anti-aging effects in rat mesenchymal stem cells, including anti-apoptosis and increased expression of the anti-aging related gene Nanog.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ali Karimi, Torsten Meiners
Summary: This study investigated the inhibition potential of different essential oils from Zataria multiflora leaves and the correlation between leaf elements concentration and EO compounds. Environmental stresses like heat, drought, and UV-A radiation were found to influence the relative content of specific volatile compounds in the plants, affecting their chemotype development. Understanding these effects is crucial for utilizing aromatic plants as natural sustainable fungicides or insecticides in agriculture and food industries.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Cell Biology
Leszek Blicharz, Maciej Zochowski, Ksenia Szymanek-Majchrzak, Joanna Czuwara, Mohamad Goldust, Krzysztof Skowronski, Grazyna Mlynarczyk, Malgorzata Olszewska, Zbigniew Samochocki, Lidia Rudnicka
Summary: This study found that Staphylococcus aureus superantigens (SAgs) are associated with the severity of atopic dermatitis. The anterior nares and nonlesional skin may serve as reservoirs of SAg-positive S. aureus. Restoring the physiological microbiome can reduce the burden of SAgs and alleviate symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Article
Microbiology
Joanna Gajewska, Arkadiusz Jozef Zakrzewski, Wioleta Chajecka-Wierzchowska, Anna Zadernowska
Summary: This study evaluated the survival rate and enterotoxin gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus under osmotic and acidic/alkaline stress. The traditional plate counting method and flow cytometry were used to determine survival rates, and RT-qPCR was used to analyze gene expression. Expression changes varied depending on the stressors chosen. Results showed different expression levels of tested enterotoxin genes under different stress conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zohreh Bahrami, Ahmad Pedram-Nia, Mohammadreza Saeidi-Asl, Mohammad Armin, Mojtaba Heydari-Majd
Summary: This study successfully produced electrospun gliadin nanofibers containing Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil (ZMEO) and found that the properties and structure of the nanofibers can be adjusted by increasing the level of ZMEO. The study also discovered the strong antimicrobial activity of the nanofibers against Gram-negative bacteria.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Mohsen Edalat, Emran Dastres, Enayat Jahangiri, Gholamreza Moayedi, Afshin Zamani, Hamid Reza Pourghasemi, John P. Tiefenbacher
Summary: This study determines the importance of 13 environmental factors to the distribution of Zataria multiflora, with slope, elevation, EC, and mean annual temperature identified as the most important factors. The study utilizes five machine-learning techniques to distinguish suitable habitats for the species.
Article
Microbiology
Sunghyun Yoon, Yon Kyoung Park, Tae Sung Jung, Seong Bin Park
Summary: In this study, 95 strains of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from stool samples in Busan, South Korea showed diverse antibiotic resistance patterns and distribution of enterotoxin genes. Molecular typing using MALDI-TOF MS and RAPD revealed different clonal lineages among the S. aureus strains.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nedasadat Saadati Ardestani, Adrian Rojas, Nadia Esfandiari, Maria Jose Galotto, Arman Babhadiashar, Seyed Ali Sajadian
Summary: This research investigates the extraction and impregnation of bioactive compounds from Zataria multiflora Boiss into polylactic acid films using supercritical carbon dioxide. The study found that temperature, pressure, and time influenced the extraction yield. The extracts exhibited antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Asiye Ahmadi-Dastgerdi, Neda Fallah, Maryam Zokaei, Majid Gholami-Ahangaran
Summary: This research confirms the antioxidant properties of thyme essential oil for improving the oxidative stability of mayonnaise. The essential oil showed strong antioxidant activity and significantly reduced oxidation in the mayonnaise. Therefore, it can be used as a natural antioxidant and flavoring compound in food industry, particularly for lipid-containing foods like mayonnaise.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Huixue Cai, Xiaomeng Kou, Hua Ji, Xin Wang, Haixia Wang, Yan Zhang, Shili Lu, Baokun Li, Juan Dong, Qingling Wang, Jing Zhou, Die Hu
Summary: The study revealed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus in Kazak cheese in Xinjiang, posing a potential threat to public health and highlighting the need for continuous monitoring.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mansoureh Mohammadi, Hedayat Hosseini, Farzaneh Shahraz, Seyede Marzieh Hosseini, Adel Mirza Alizadeh, Mansoureh Taghizadeh, Abdorreza Mohammadi, Saeedeh Shojaee-Aliabadi
Summary: The effect of a sage seed gum (SSG) based edible film incorporating 3% Zataria multiflora Boiss essential oil (ZEO) on the storage quality and shelf life of tiger-tooth croaker (Otolithes ruber) fillets was investigated. The SSG-ZEO film significantly reduced microbial growth and lipid oxidation compared to the control film and Cellophane. The antimicrobial activity of ZEO was highest against E. aerogenes and lowest against P. mirabilis. E. aerogenes was identified as an indicator of biogenic amine production in refrigerated O. ruber fish.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pawel Kwiatkowski, Aleksandra Tabis, Karol Fijalkowski, Helena Masiuk, Lukasz Lopusiewicz, Agata Pruss, Monika Sienkiewicz, Marcin Wardach, Mateusz Kurzawski, Sebastian Guenther, Jacek Bania, Barbara Dolegowska, Iwona Wojciechowska-Koszko
Summary: The study investigated the effects of a rotating magnetic field (RMF) on gene expression and toxin production of Staphylococcus aureus. Results showed that RMF had no significant influence on gene expression when bacteria were cultured with a subinhibitory concentration of trans-anethole (TA). However, exposure to 50 Hz RMF without TA increased the expression of certain genes and decreased the expression of others. Additionally, the combination of TA and RMF led to increased production of one toxin and reduced production of others.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Kobra Keykhosravy, Saeid Khanzadi, Mohammad Hashemi, Mohammad Azizzadeh
Summary: This study evaluated the lipid and protein oxidation responses of cold stored turkey meat using chitosan-contained nanoemulsions supplemented with the essential oils of two aromatic plants. The results suggest that coating turkey meat fillets with Zataria multiflora and Bunium persicum essential oils can effectively delay chemical deterioration in the food industry, especially in the poultry industry. The use of edible coatings formed from bioactive compounds is recommended to enhance the chemistry and sensory quality of turkey breast fillets.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Azita Faraki, Negin Noori, Hassan Gandomi, Sayed Attaul Haq Banuree, Fatemeh Rahmani
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Maryam Azarifar, Babak Ghanbarzadeh, Mahmoud Sowti Khiabani, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Ali Abdulkhani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yalda Hooshyar, Abdolmohammad Abedian Kenari, Hamed Paknejad, Hassan Gandomi
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Babak Pakbin, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Ali Khanjari, Leila Azimi, Abdollah Karimi
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2020)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hossein Esmaeili, Narjes Cheraghi, Ali Khanjari, Mohammadreza Rezaeigolestani, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Abolfazl Kamkar, Ebrahim Molaee Aghaee
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mohammad Rezaei, Negin Noori, Nabi Shariatifar, Hassan Gandomi, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Asal Ahmadi, Hassan Gandomi, Abdollah Derakhshandeh, Ali Misaghi, Negin Noori
Summary: The study revealed a dose-dependent cytotoxicity and genotoxicity potential of the ethanolic extract of Ziziphora clinopdioides Lam. on human lymphocytes, indicating caution should be exercised when using this plant, even in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Further research is recommended to clarify the mutagenic risks of this herb, despite the lack of mutagenicity observed in this study.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farzaneh Esmaeili, Mahnaz Hashemiravan, Mohammad Reza Eshaghi, Hassan Gandomi
Summary: Ultrasound-assisted extraction is a promising technique for obtaining active compounds from plants efficiently. The study optimized conditions for inulin and phenolic compound extraction using response surface methodology, with the results showing improved mass transfer and reduced extraction time and solvent use compared to conventional methods.
JOURNAL OF FOOD QUALITY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Fatemeh Rahmani, Hassan Gandomi, Negin Noori, Azita Faraki, Melika Farzaneh
Summary: The study showed that adding green tea extract to yogurt increased antioxidant properties and phenolic compound content, while probiotic viability remained unchanged. Although taste and texture were affected by the extract, overall acceptability of the samples was still above the acceptable level.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Farzaneh Esmaeili, Mahnaz Hashemiravan, Mohammad Reza Eshaghi, Hassan Gandomi
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different forms (micro/nano) of burdock root extracts on the viability, TPC, and formalin index of orange-carrot juice containing Lactobacillus acidophilus during cold storage. The results showed that nanocapsules had higher efficiency and antioxidant activity, with lower density and moisture content. The addition of different forms of burdock root extract significantly improved the quality of the samples without adverse effects on flavor and odor.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sayed Attaul Haq Banuree, Negin Noori, Hassan Gandomi, Ali Khanjari, Ioannis K. Karabagias, Azita Faraki, Fereshteh Ghadami, Asghar Azizian, Sayed Ziaulhaq Banuree
Summary: The study demonstrates that the utilization of Stevia rebaudiana aqueous extract and microencapsulation can enhance the survivability of probiotics in ice cream and does not significantly impact the sensory and chemical characteristics of the product.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Azra Farhangfar, Hassan Gandomi, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Ali Misaghi, Negin Noori
Summary: The study evaluated 22 Lactobacillus plantarum strains from Siahmazgi traditional cheese, with 5 strains showing appropriate resistance properties, making them good candidates for further examinations as potential probiotics.
VETERINARY RESEARCH FORUM
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hadi Pourjafar, Negin Noori, Hasan Gandomi, Afshin Akhondzadeh Basti, Fereshteh Ansari
Summary: Microencapsulation is an effective method to improve the viability of probiotics such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus acidophilus in yogurt and simulated human gastrointestinal conditions. The process involves double coating with alginate-chitosan and Eudragit S100 nanoparticles, leading to increased bacterial counts and enhanced survival rates over time. Ultimately, microencapsulation shows promise in enhancing the viability of probiotics in dairy products and gut environments.
CARPATHIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Issa Mohammadpourfard, Ali Khanjari, Afshin Akhonzadeh Basti, Carlos Herrero-Latorre, Nabi Shariatifar, Hedayat Hosseini
Summary: Thymol and astaxanthin effectively control the growth of Clostridium perfringenes in beef cooked sausages, while also reducing TVB-N and TBARS values, as well as bacterial and Clostridium perfringenes counts.
FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Guangfei Wei, Yichuan Liang, Guozhuang Zhang, Zhaoyu Zhang, Yongqing Zhang, Shilin Chen, Linlin Dong
Summary: This study investigated the presence of fungi on the surface of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb and found that it is easily contaminated by toxigenic fungi and mycotoxins, posing a health risk for consumers. The results also showed that sampling location and processing can influence the assembly and network complexity of the surface microbiome of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gabriele Busetta, Giuliana Garofalo, Salvatore Claps, Maria Teresa Sardina, Elena Franciosi, Antonio Alfonzo, Nicola Francesca, Giancarlo Moschetti, Luca Settanni, Raimondo Gaglio
Summary: This study evaluates the microbial diversity of wooden shelves used for the ripening of PDO Pecorino di Filiano and PGI Canestrato di Moliterno cheeses. The results show a strict correlation between the microbiota of wooden shelves and cheese rinds, indicating the positive role of wooden shelves in the cheese ripening process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Massimo Todaro, Giuliana Garofalo, Gabriele Busetta, Riccardo Gannuscio, Ambra Rita Di Rosa, Maria Luisa Scatassa, Cinzia Cardamone, Isabella Mancuso, Elena Franciosi, Fatima Rando, Monica Agnolucci, Vincenzo Chiofalo, Raimondo Gaglio, Luca Settanni
Summary: This study aimed to reduce the production time of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese by comparing two cooking methods and assessing their impact on microbiological composition and lactic acid bacteria populations. The results showed that the different cooking methods did not affect the physicochemical characteristics of the cheese, and sensory evaluation confirmed that the modified production protocol did not significantly alter the product characteristics and overall acceptance. Therefore, cooking under hot water proved to be an effective way to reduce the transformation duration while maintaining the typicality of PDO Pecorino Siciliano cheese.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yingying Sun, Yana Liu, Weiwei Zhou, Lele Shao, Han Wang, Yijie Zhao, Bo Zou, Xingmin Li, Ruitong Dai
Summary: The study evaluates the effect of Ohmic heating (OH) at various voltage gradients and water bath on microbial inactivation, physicochemical and sensory properties, and microbial flora of pasteurized milk. Results show that OH with higher voltage effectively inactivates microorganisms, slows down lipid oxidation, and maintains sensory quality and amino acids content of milk. The microbial community in milk treated with OH remains relatively stable during storage.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Minjin Oh, Ana Cevallos-Urena, Byoung Sik Kim
Summary: In this study, two bacteriophages, PECP14 and PECP20, infecting Escherichia coli O157:H7 were isolated and found to be stable under different environmental conditions. These phages exhibited specificity in targeting different host receptors and demonstrated the ability to infect other foodborne pathogens. The efficacy of phage treatment was demonstrated through rapid adsorption and bacterial lysis. Furthermore, purified endolysins derived from these phages showed remarkable bacteriolytic activity not only against E. coli O157:H7 but also against other pathogens. These findings suggest that these phages and their endolysins can be used for biological control of E. coli O157:H7 in various stages of agricultural product production.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Filippo Marzoli, Michela Bertola, Juliane Pinarelli Fazion, Giulia Cento, Pietro Antonelli, Beatrice Dolzan, Lisa Barco, Simone Belluco
Summary: Insects are a sustainable and protein-rich food source, and Salmonella is a common pathogen in insects. This systematic review aims to collect and evaluate existing studies on the occurrence of Salmonella in crickets and mealworms. Although the number of studies is limited and there are some limitations, this review highlights the importance of obtaining reliable data on the presence of Salmonella in insects, considering the growing market and increased farming scale.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Lucas Chikhi, Melanie Mancier, Hubert Brugere, Bertrand Lombard, Lyazrhi Faouzi, Laurent Guillier, Nathalie Gnanou Besse
Summary: Listeriosis is a severe foodborne disease with a high mortality rate, mainly caused by L. monocytogenes. The EU regulation sets qualitative or quantitative food safety criteria for L. monocytogenes and recommends the use of EN ISO 11290-1 as the reference detection method. Our study compares alternative certified methods for detecting L. monocytogenes, highlighting the importance of diversifying available detection methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Christina A. M. DeWitt, Kevin A. Nelson, Hyung Joo Kim, David H. Kingsley
Summary: High pressure processing (HPP) is a non-thermal method that can effectively inactivate pathogens. Research has shown that applying high pressure to thawed samples in an ultra-low temperature environment enhances the inactivation of norovirus.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suzane Manzini, Thaina Valente Bertozzo, Isabella Neves Aires, Nassarah Jabur Lot Rodrigues, Amanda Bezerra Bertolini, Marcela Alexandrino, Jackieline Sampaio Steinle, Renata Pimentel Bandeira de Melo, Rinaldo Aparecido Mota, Maria Izabel Merino de Medeiros, Virginia Bodelao Richini-Pereira, Vera Claudia Lorenzetti Magalhaes Curci, Simone Baldini Lucheis
Summary: This study detected Toxoplasma gondii DNA in raw bovine milk samples from expansion tanks in small properties located in different cities of the Midwest region of Sa similar to o Paulo, Brazil using PCR. The results showed that the TgNP1 and TgNP2 genes were more efficient in detecting T. gondii DNA, highlighting the importance of raw bovine milk as a potential source of human infections caused by this parasite, and emphasizing the need for proper pasteurization and further understanding of the epidemiology of this protozoan.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Luca Bolzoni, Mauro Conter, Luca Lamperti, Erika Scaltriti, Marina Morganti, Antonio Poeta, Marco Vecchi, Silvia Paglioli, Alessandra Rampini, Paolo Ramoni, Daniela De Vita, Cristina Bacci, Martina Rega, Laura Andriani, Stefano Pongolini, Silvia Bonardi
Summary: This study assessed the role of equids as carriers of Salmonella and the occurrence of contaminated equid carcasses during the slaughter process. Salmonella was detected in a small percentage of equids' caecal contents, but not in carcass samples. Additionally, a genetic match was found between Salmonella strains from horse caecal contents and human cases, suggesting a link between horse meat consumption and salmonellosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daria Nowinski, Tomasz Czapka, Irena Maliszewska
Summary: The effect of multiple sublethal doses of non-thermal plasma treatments on phenotypical changes and the reduction in phytopathogenicity of three species of fungi was investigated. The plasma damaged the surface of the fungal hyphae, decreased their dry biomass, and affected the activity of pectinase and xylanase. Furthermore, the plasma treatments increased the germination rate of artificially infected cucumber seeds and resulted in plants with higher biomass and longer roots and stems. However, the reduction in phytopathogenicity was not complete after the multiple plasma treatments.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2024)
