Review
Plant Sciences
Anja Klancnik, Katarina Simunovic, Meta Sternisa, Dina Ramic, Sonja Smole Mozina, Franz Bucar
Summary: Biofilms protect pathogens like Campylobacter jejuni and enhance bacterial survival, making modulation of bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation important in reducing pathogens in food-processing environments. Plants are a rich source of antimicrobial phytochemicals, which can be obtained from plant materials directly.
PHYTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Leon Kemper, Andreas Hensel
Summary: Campylobacter jejuni, causing severe enteritis, has unique features and adapts effectively to environmental conditions. The review summarizes the strategies of C. jejuni for host-pathogen interaction, providing insights for future drug development.
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Virology
Ichrak Ben-Amor, Maria Musarra-Pizzo, Antonella Smeriglio, Manuela D'Arrigo, Rosamaria Pennisi, Hammadi Attia, Bochra Gargouri, Domenico Trombetta, Giuseppina Mandalari, Maria Teresa Sciortino
Summary: The research demonstrated that Olea europea leaf extracts have antibacterial and antiviral effects, particularly against Gram-positive bacteria and herpes simplex type 1. Additionally, the study identified the cytotoxic concentration of the extracts on cultured cells.
Review
Plant Sciences
Olfa Saddoud Debbabi, Fathi Ben Amar, Sameh Mnasri Rahmani, Francesca Taranto, Cinzia Montemurro, Monica Marilena Miazzi
Summary: Olive breeding in Tunisia is of great importance for the country's socio-economic development. However, traditional cultivation techniques result in irregular production levels. To maintain competitiveness on the international market, Tunisian producers need to improve oil quality and utilize the rich genetic heritage available.
Article
Microbiology
Estrella Galicia-Campos, Ana Garcia-Villaraco, M. B. Montero-Palmero, F. Javier Gutierrez-Manero, Beatriz Ramos-Solano
Summary: Bacillus H47 can enhance the adaptation of olive tree to dry and saline environments by activating plant metabolism and photosynthesis.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Laura Beatrice Mattioli, Maria Frosini, Rosa Amoroso, Cristina Maccallini, Elda Chiano, Rita Aldini, Francesco Urso, Ivan Corazza, Matteo Micucci, Roberta Budriesi
Summary: Diet and nutrition are well-known to play a critical role in the development of many disorders. This study shows that the Herbal Mix (HM) consisting of Olea europea L. leaf and Hibiscus sabdariffa L. extracts has potential in treating gastrointestinal disorders related to intestinal motility. The HM can control intestinal contractility, selectively inhibit iNOS, and has a pro-apoptotic effect on cancer cells.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohamed Taha Yassin, Ashraf Abdel-Fattah Mostafa, Abdulaziz Ablurahman Al-Askar, Shaban R. M. Sayed
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance, food poisoning, and nosocomial bacterial infections pose global health burden, while chemotherapy side effects hinder cancer treatment, highlighting the demand for new antibacterial and anticancer agents. Thyme extracts demonstrate potential as both anticarcinogenic and antibacterial agents against various pathogens.
PROCESS BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Gamal M. Hamad, Mariam Gerges, Taha Mehany, Saleh M. Hussein, Michael Eskander, Rasha G. Tawfik, Yasser El-Halmouch, Alaa M. Mansour, Elsayed E. Hafez, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Eman M. Elghazaly
Summary: This study evaluated the occurrence of Campylobacter jejuni in chicken meat and its control using three types of sorghum extracts. The results showed that C. jejuni was abundant in chicken meat, especially breast and thigh. The white sorghum (WS) extract displayed the highest antibacterial activity and antioxidant potential. The use of WS extract at different concentrations effectively reduced C. jejuni in inoculated chicken fillet samples and enhanced the sensory attributes of grilled chicken fillet.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hanaa S. Omar, Soheir N. Abd El-Rahman, Sheikha M. AlGhannam, Nour El-Houda A. Reyad, Mohamed S. Sedeek
Summary: The study found that thyme essential oil, chloroform, dichloromethane, and ethanol, olive leaf extract, and thyme essential oil showed strong antifungal activity against Fusarium oxysporum, with thymol and carvacrol being the main active compounds. Molecular modeling and docking analysis are effective tools for elucidating the mechanisms of antifungal activity.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Gintare Vaiciuliene, Bronius Bakutis, Jurgita Jovaisiene, Rimvydas Falkauskas, Gediminas Gerulis, Elena Bartkiene, Dovile Klupsaite, Jolita Klementaviciute, Violeta Baliukoniene
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of oregano and thyme extracts on the hygienic quality and mycotoxin concentrations of maize silage. The results showed that oregano and thyme extracts could effectively decrease mycotoxin concentrations and improve the hygienic quality of maize silage.
Article
Microbiology
Soraya Mousavi, Dennis Weschka, Stefan Bereswill, Markus M. Heimesaat
Summary: This preclinical murine intervention study provides initial evidence for the promising treatment option of oral urolithin-A application in acute C. jejuni infection, paving the way for future clinical studies in human campylobacteriosis.
Article
Microbiology
Lopamudra Kher, Karen Kelley, Domenico Santoro
Summary: Biofilm is an important source of antimicrobial resistance, and it accounts for approximately 80% of chronic and recurrent infections. This study compared the growth and development of Staphylococcal biofilm on different surfaces. The results demonstrated the dependence of biofilm structure and composition on the substrate.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yuanhang Yao, Monica Whent, Yanfang Li, Zhihao Liu, Pamela Pehrsson, Jianghao Sun, Pei Chen, Dejian Huang, Thomas T. Y. Wang, Xianli Wu, Liangli Yu
Summary: In this study, water and ethanol extracts of dried thyme were analyzed for their chemical composition and their effects on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein-ACE2 interaction, ACE2 activity, and free radical scavenging capacity. The results showed that thyme extracts inhibited the spike protein-ACE2 interaction, inhibited ACE2 activity, and exhibited free radical scavenging capacity. The findings suggest that thyme extract could potentially be used to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection and mitigate the complications from the infection.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Annalisa Marchese, Bipin Balan, Daniela Antonina Trippa, Floriana Bonanno, Tiziano Caruso, Valeria Imperiale, Francesco Paolo Marra, Antonio Giovino
Summary: This study unraveled the possible resistance mechanisms of olives against Spilocea oleagina for the first time, revealing that the 'Koroneiki' cultivar employs a large number of resistance genes and related pathways to combat the fungal pathogen, while 'Nocellara del Belice' lacks an effective defense system. The findings contribute to the identification of olive resistance genes and provide potential target genes for breeding resistant olive cultivars.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
McMaster Vambe, Roger M. Coopoosamy, Georgina Arthur, Kuben Naidoo
Summary: The global warming caused by human activities has led to changes in climate and weather, resulting in increased flooding, droughts, desertification, disease, and pest outbreaks. Agriculture, being highly vulnerable to climate change, requires sustainable solutions to prevent food shortages. Vermicompost and its derivatives have been found to contain substances that can help crops withstand various stresses, potentially minimizing the impacts of climate change on crop production.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anja Klancnik, Natasa Toplak, Minka Kovac, Nives Ogrinc, Barbara Jersek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Anja Klancnik, Natasa Toplak, Minka Kovac, Helene Marquis, Barbara Jersek
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS
(2015)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Maja Sikic Pogacar, Anja Klancnik, Franz Bucar, Tomaz Langerholc, Sonja Smole Mozina
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marija Kurincic, Barbara Jersek, Anja Klancnik, Sonja Smole Mozina, Rok Fink, Goran Drazic, Peter Raspor, Klemen Bohinc
ARHIV ZA HIGIJENU RADA I TOKSIKOLOGIJU-ARCHIVES OF INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE AND TOXICOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Saga Piskernik, Anja Klancnik, Lea Demsar, Sonja Smole Mozina, Barbara Jersek
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
A. Klancnik, M. Sikic Pogacar, K. Trost, M. Tusek Znidaric, B. Mozetic Vodopivec, S. Smole Mozina
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Kajetan Trost, Anja Klancnik, Branka Mozetic Vodopivec, Melita Sternad Lemut, Katja Jug Novsak, Peter Raspor, Sonja Smole Mozina
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Katja Bezek, Marija Kurincic, Elvira Knauder, Anja Klancnik, Peter Raspor, Franz Bucar, Sonja Smole Mozina
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anja Klancnik, Ivana Gobin, Darinka Vuckovic, Sonja Smole Mozina, Maja Abram, Barbara Jersek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
U. Ribic, A. Klancnik, B. Jersek
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Silvie Pavlickova, Anja Klancnik, Magda Dolezalova, Sonja Smole Mozina, Ivan Holko
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH PART B-PESTICIDES FOOD CONTAMINANTS AND AGRICULTURAL WASTES
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Anja Klancnik, Spela Zorko, Natasa Toplak, Minka Kovac, Franz Bucar, Barbara Jersek, Sonja Smole Mozina
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Anja Klancnik, Polona Megusar, Meta Sternisa, Barbara Jersek, Franz Bucar, Sonja Smole Mozina, Janko Kos, Jerica Sabotic
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Microbiology
Katarina Simunovic, Sandra Zajkoska, Katja Bezek, Anja Klancnik, Darja Barlic Maganja, Sonja Smole Mozina