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Microbiology
Olakunle Fagbemigun, Gyu-Sung Cho, Niels Roesch, Erik Brinks, Katrin Schrader, Wilhelm Bockelmann, Folarin A. Oguntoyinbo, Charles M. A. P. Franz
Summary: The traditional fermented dairy food Nono from Nigeria was studied for microbial diversity and starter culture development. Analysis identified predominant bacterial species and yeast species involved in milk fermentation, as well as potential pathogens. Selected lactic acid bacteria strains showed potential for improving microbial safety and technological parameters of Nono.
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Veterinary Sciences
Sandra Rayen Quilodran-Vega, Carolina Munoz-Flores, Ana Pino, Paula Buldres, Felipe Sandoval, Alex Aguirre, Brigida Portillo, Natalie Parra, Claudia Altamirano, Leonardo Albarracin, Julio Villena, Jorge R. Toledo
Summary: This study aimed to identify potential probiotic strains for dogs, focusing on their resistance to gastrointestinal conditions, inhibitory effects against pathogens, and ability to modulate the immune response. Two LAB strains, TUCO-16 and TUCO-17, demonstrated remarkable resistance to acidic conditions and inhibition against pathogenic bacteria, as well as the ability to enhance the immune response in dogs. In mouse models, oral administration of these strains increased resistance to intestinal infections and reduced damage and pathogen counts. These protective effects were attributed to the modulation of cytokine production in the intestinal mucosa. These findings suggest that TUCO-16 and TUCO-17 strains are potential probiotic candidates for dogs.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Haritha Meruvu, Sebnem Tellioglu Harsa
Summary: This review comprehensively describes current research on lactic acid bacteria (LAB), including their sources, growth requisites, isolation and characterization strategies, and their applications in various sectors. The review also details various industrial patents related to the isolation and identification of novel LAB strains, methods and media for detection/screening, isolation, adaptation, culturing, preservation, and growth improvement, as well as the techniques and methodologies supporting LAB fermentation and the applications of the produced industrial metabolites.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Min Gan, Jian Hu, Kai Wan, Xiangxiang Liu, Peirong Chen, Rui Zeng, Fuhua Wang, Yarong Zhao
Summary: In this study, five strains of lactic acid bacteria were identified for their ability to remove zearalenone (ZEN) from food and feed. These bacteria not only reduced the toxicity of ZEN, but also bonded with it through interactions with cell wall compounds. The findings suggest that these strains have the potential to be used as detoxification agents for ZEN removal.
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Food Science & Technology
Carlos Luz, Jorge Calpe, Juan Manuel Quiles, Raquel Torrijos, Maximo Vento, Maria Gormaz, Jordi Manes, Giuseppe Meca
Summary: The study investigated seven strains of lactic acid bacteria isolated from breast milk for their probiotic properties. Lactobacillus plantarum 5H1 and 5L1 were chosen for their beneficial characteristics and utilized in the production of probiotic fermented milk. The findings demonstrated the antimicrobial activity of the strains against pathogenic bacteria and toxigenic fungi, as well as their ability to adhere and reduce Salmonella adhesion to Caco-2 cells. During milk fermentation, an increase in lactic acid content, decrease in milk pH, and rise in total bacterial count were observed, while LAB viability in fermented milk storage remained at around 8 log10 CFU/mL.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Jue Xu, Yingyan Chen, Xiankang Fan, Zihang Shi, Mingzhen Liu, Xiaoqun Zeng, Zhen Wu, Daodong Pan
Summary: This study screened LAB with antioxidant capacity, prepared corn fermented milk with antioxidant capacity, and extracted two new peptides with antioxidant capacity. The research provides new ideas and basis for the development of functional dairy products.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Prabin Dawadi, Ranjeeta Odari, Ram Chandra Poudel, Lok R. Pokhrel, Lok Ranjan Bhatt
Summary: This study detected and identified L. garvieae NEP21 for the first time in raw cow milk samples from a smallholder farm in Nepal. The prevalence of this pathogen in raw cow milk suggests the need for further research and surveillance to understand its presence in Nepal and globally, in order to better manage its infection in cattle and humans.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Microbiology
Mariana Petkova, Petya Stefanova, Velitchka Gotcheva, Angel Angelov
Summary: Traditional sourdoughs in Bulgaria faced extinction during centralized food production, but a revival trend has led to increased demand for commercial starter cultures. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and characterize LAB and yeasts from typical Bulgarian sourdoughs for commercial use.
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Food Science & Technology
Rosangela Marasco, Mariagiovanna Gazzillo, Nicoletta Campolattano, Margherita Sacco, Lidia Muscariello
Summary: This study analyzed the microbial community of natural whey starters (NWS) used in the production of mozzarella and caciocavallo cheeses. The study identified the diversity of lactic acid bacteria at both species and strain level using both culture-dependent and culture-independent methods. The results showed the presence of different species and strains in the NWS samples, highlighting the microbial diversity in these artisanal cheese production processes.
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Microbiology
Beatriz del Rio, Esther Sanchez-Llana, Noelia Martinez, Maria Fernandez, Victor Ladero, Miguel A. Alvarez
Summary: Enterococci are a diverse group of Gram-positive, lactic acid bacteria that can be found in various environments, including fermented foods, posing a health threat and hospital-acquired infections due to antimicrobial resistance. Bacteriophages are ideal biotechnological weapons for controlling bacterial growth, but require a combination of phages with different host ranges. The isolation of Enterococcus faecalis-infecting bacteriophages from cheese samples adds to the potential arsenal for bacteriophage-based biocontrol of harmful E. faecalis populations.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Gang Jin, Vladimir Jiranek, Aaron Mark Hayes, Paul R. Grbin
Summary: Lactic acid bacteria play an important role in winemaking. This study isolated 108 lactic acid bacteria from high-ethanol-content Grenache wines and identified them using molecular biology techniques. Among them, most were Oenococcus oeni, and some strains showed good tolerance to high ethanol levels, making them potential candidates for initiating malolactic fermentation in high-ethanol-content wines.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Kiseok Han, Soyoung Park, Anbazhagan Sathiyaseelan, Myeong-Hyeon Wang
Summary: In this study, eight strains of Enterococcus faecium were isolated from soybean paste, a traditional Korean fermented food, and their probiotic properties were evaluated. The results demonstrated that all strains survived in simulated human gastrointestinal conditions, exhibited auto-aggregation and hydrophobicity, and showed significant co-aggregation ability with Salmonella enterica and Staphylococcus aureus. However, they were resistant to Gentamycin. The bacterial cell-free supernatant exhibited antibacterial activity and the strains showed potent antioxidant activity.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Omer F. Celik, Ahmet H. Con, Hayrettin Saygin, Nevzat Sahin, Hasan Temiz
Summary: Twenty potential lactobacilli isolates were selected from traditional yogurt samples based on their antimicrobial activity against common pathogens. Ten isolates were identified as potential yogurt starter cultures, with different characteristics in terms of antimicrobial activity, acidity values, proteolytic activity, and flavor profiles.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Sarhan Mohammed, Ahmet Hilmi Con
Summary: A total of 25 traditionally procured white cheese from the Samsun region in Turkey were analyzed for physicochemical and microbiological characteristics, revealing significant differences between samples. Twelve lactic acid bacterial isolates with high antimicrobial activity were selected and further characterized, showing potential novel probiotic strains in the food industry.
LWT-FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Kantapich Srikham, Wichittra Daengprok, Piyanuch Niamsup, Mongkol Thirabunyanon
Summary: The study identified potential probiotic strains isolated from breast milk that exhibited anti-cancer and antioxidant effects on liver and breast cancer cells. These strains could potentially be used as functional foods or new treatments for cancer.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Genetics & Heredity
Amal Djaout, Barbara Chiappini, Semir-Bechir-Suheil Gaouar, Farida Afri-Bouzebda, Michela Conte, Fakhreddine Chekkal, Rachid El-Bouyahiaoui, Rachid Boukhari, Umberto Agrimi, Gabriele Vaccari
JOURNAL OF GENETICS
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ibrahim Belabdi, Abdessamad Ouhrouch, Mohamed Lafri, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Elena Ciani, Ahmed Redha Benali, Hakim Ould Ouelhadj, Abdelmajid Haddioui, Francois Pompanon, Veronique Blanquet, Dominique Taurisson-Mouret, Sahraoui Harkat, Johannes A. Lenstra, Badr Benjelloun, Anne Da Silva
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Agronomy
A. Bellatreche, S. R. Mnasri, M. Ben Naceur, S. S. B. Gaouar
CEREAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2019)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Abbas Laoun, Sahraoui Harkat, Mohamed Lafri, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Ibrahim Belabdi, Elena Ciani, Maarten De Groot, Veronique Blanquet, Gregoire Leroy, Xavier Rognon, Anne Da Silva
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
O. Rahal, C. Aissaoui, N. Ata, O. Yilmaz, I. Cemal, A. Ameur, S. B. S. Gaouar
Summary: The study revealed significant genetic variability in Algerian indigenous cattle populations, with low genetic differentiation among populations. The majority of genetic variation can be explained by genetic differences among individuals. Through factorial correspondence analysis and dendrogram, cattle populations were clustered into three groups.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Genetics & Heredity
Ahmed S. Al-Jumaili, Selma Farah Boudali, Adebabay Kebede, Sahar A. Al-Bayatti, Abdulamir A. Essa, Abulgasim Ahbara, Riyadh S. Aljumaah, Raed M. Alatiyat, Joram M. Mwacharo, Gro Bjornstad, Arifa N. Naqvi, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Olivier Hanotte
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
I Meghelli, Z. Kaouadji, O. Yilmaz, I Cemal, O. Karaca, S. B. S. Gaouar
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Selma Farah Boudali, Ahmed S. Al-Jumaili, Ameur Bouandas, Fatima Zohra Mahammi, Nacera Tabet Aoul, Olivier Hanotte, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar
Summary: This study assessed the genetic diversity and maternal origin of domestic chickens from five regions in western Algeria and found that Algerian chickens mainly originated from the Indian subcontinent. These findings provide important information about the origin of North-West African chicken and the historical dispersal of the first chicken populations into the African continent.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Gabriele Senczuk, Lorenzo Guerra, Salvatore Mastrangelo, Claudia Campobasso, Kaouadji Zoubeyda, Meghelli Imane, Donata Marletta, Szilvia Kusza, Taki Karsli, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Fabio Pilla, Elena Ciani
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Veronique Alary, Lina Amsidder, Abdelilah Araba, Cecilio Barba Capote, Sonia Bedhiaf-Romdhani, Wiem Bensalem, Ismail Boujenane, Ciani Elena, Neirouz Letaief, Bernard Faye, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Carlos Iglesias Pastrana, Sergio Nogales Baena, Laridji Amine
Summary: In the last two decades, interest in the potential of dromedary species to enhance desert ecosystems and promote economic development in marginal arid zones has grown. An empirical survey of stakeholders in four Mediterranean countries revealed the original organization of the dromedary sector around herders and their social and cultural organization at the territorial level. While milk production and processing offer opportunities for the younger generation, linking it with the traditional system based on mobility is crucial for successful milk valorization.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Djalel Eddine Gherissi, Ramzi Lamraoui, Faycel Chacha, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar
Summary: The present study verified the effectiveness of image analysis method for body measurement in dromedary camel compared to manual measurements as a reference method. The results showed that the image analysis method was accurate and could be considered a valid tool for camel conformation trait studies.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Bruno Fady, Edoardo Esposito, Khaled Abulaila, Jelena M. Aleksic, Ricardo Alia, Paraskevi Alizoti, Ecaterina-Nicoleta Apostol, Phil Aravanopoulos, Dalibor Ballian, Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Isabel Carrasquinho, Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Alexandru-Lucian Curtu, Rakefet David-Schwartz, Giovanbattista de Dato, Bouchra Douaihy, Nicolas-George Homer Eliades, Louis Fresta, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Malika Hachi Illoul, Vladan Ivetic, Mladen Ivankovic, Gaye Kandemir, Abdelhamid Khaldi, Mohamed Larbi Khouja, Hojka Kraigher, Francois Lefevre, Ilene Mahfoud, Maurizio Marchi, Felipe Perez Martin, Nicolas Picard, Maurizio Sabatti, Hassan Sbay, Caroline Scotti-Saintagne, Darrin T. Stevens, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Barbara Vinceti, Marjana Westergren
Summary: This review examines the major achievements in forest genetics research in biodiversity-rich countries of the Mediterranean region over the past few decades. The analysis shows that the research is primarily focused on population diversity and differentiation, environmental conditions and stress response, and phylogeography. The study also highlights the increasing contribution of Asia and Africa to the research in the Mediterranean region. Future research priorities include studying poorly known species and populations, utilizing genomic methods, modeling adaptive capacity, and identifying areas of high and low genetic diversity for conservation and restoration.
CURRENT FORESTRY REPORTS
(2022)
Correction
Forestry
Bruno Fady, Edoardo Esposito, Khaled Abulaila, Jelena M. Aleksic, Ricardo Alia, Paraskevi Alizoti, Ecaterina-Nicoleta Apostol, Phil Aravanopoulos, Dalibor Ballian, Magda Bou Dagher Kharrat, Isabel Carrasquinho, Marwan Cheikh Albassatneh, Alexandru-Lucian Curtu, Rakefet David-Schwartz, Giovanbattista de Dato, Bouchra Douaihy, Nicolas-George Homer Eliades, Louis Fresta, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Malika Hachi Illoul, Vladan Ivetic, Mladen Ivankovic, Gaye Kandemir, Abdelhamid Khaldi, Mohamed Larbi Khouja, Hojka Kraigher, Francois Lefevre, Ilene Mahfoud, Maurizio Marchi, Felipe Perez Martin, Nicolas Picard, Maurizio Sabatti, Hassan Sbay, Caroline Scotti-Saintagne, Darrin T. Stevens, Giovanni Giuseppe Vendramin, Barbara Vinceti, Marjana Westergren
CURRENT FORESTRY REPORTS
(2022)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
H. Tefiel, N. Ata, K. Fantazi, O. Yilmaz, I Cemal, O. Karaca, M. Chahbar, A. Ameur Ameur, S. B. S. Gaouar
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES-JAPS
(2020)
Article
Immunology
Baaissa Babelhadj, Michele Angelo Di Bari, Laura Pirisinu, Barbara Chiappini, Semir Bechir Suheil Gaouar, Geraldina Riccardi, Stefano Marcon, Umberto Agrimi, Romolo Nonno, Gabriele Vaccari
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2018)
