The gut microbiome is critical in providing resistance against colonization by exogenous
microorganisms. The mechanisms via which the gut microbiota provide colonization …

Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium that is
responsible for the disease, listeriosis. It is particularly lethal in pregnant women, the fetus …

Highlights•The review provides a holistic view of the Listeria infection cycle.•The pathogen is
readily transmitted between outdoor environments, food and hosts.•Highlights the …

The present study aimed to investigate the effect of probiotic Lactobacilli addition on Listeria
monocytogenes load, inflammatory reaction, and virulence properties in broilers from 1 to 14 …

Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive, intracellular pathogen responsible for the highly
fatal foodborne illness listeriosis. Establishing intracellular infections requires the …

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are a very important group of metabolites located in the gut
that play a crucial role in the regulation of gut function and pathogen resistance. Since many …

Oral streptococci are considered as an opportunistic pathogen associated with initiation and
progression of various oral diseases. However, since the currently-available treatments …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen capable of secreting listeriolysin O (LLO),
a pore-forming toxin encoded by the hly gene. While the functions of LLO have been studied …

As a unique microenvironment, the gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) is one of the most important
ecosystems that have a vital role in human health. The main components of the defense …

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes the disease listeriosis with
mild to severe symptoms depending on strain variations and host factors. L. monocytogenes …