Lene Jespersen

Research output

Research output per year 1993 2007 2010 2011 2012 2014 2024

• 6479 Citations
• 160 Journal article
• 36 Poster
• 24 Conference abstract in proceedings
• 19 Conference abstract for conference
• 46 More
  • 16 Paper
  • 12 Book chapter
  • 9 Review
  • 5 Article in proceedings
  • 1 Comment/debate
  • 1 Conference abstract in journal
  • 1 Contribution to newspaper - Newspaper article
  • 1 Patent

Research output per year

Research output per year

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• 2024

  16S rRNA gene sequencing of non-lactic acid bacteria cultures from lait caillé in Burkina Faso

  Bayili, G. R., Compaoré, C. S., Diawara, B., Jespersen, L. & Sawadogo-Lingani, H., 2024, In: All Life. 17, 1, 8 p., 2309346.

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• Cereal-based fermented foods as microbiota-directed products for improved child nutrition and health in sub-Saharan Africa

  Houngbédji, M., Jespersen, J. S., Wilfrid Padonou, S. & Jespersen, L., 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.

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• Exploring the capacity of Bacillus species for production of kokumi γ-glutamyl peptides: A comparative study

  Li, Q., Zhang, L., Nielsen, D. S., Jespersen, L. & Lametsch, R., 2024, In: LWT - Food Science and Technology. 206, 9 p., 116542.

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• The impact of botanical fermented foods on metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

  Chan, M., Larsen, N., Baxter, H., Jespersen, L., Ekinci, E. I. & Howell, K., 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Nutrition Research Reviews.

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  1 Citation (Scopus)

• The role of Bacillus strains and growth medium in shaping γ-glutamyl peptide production

  Li, Q., Zhang, L., Jespersen, L., Nielsen, D. S. & Lametsch, R., 2024, In: Food Bioscience. 62, 11 p., 105103.

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• Tracking alternative versions of the galactose gene network in the genus Saccharomyces and their expansion after domestication

  Pontes, A., Paraíso, F., Liu, Y-C., Limtong, S., Jindamorakot, S., Jespersen, L., Gonçalves, C., Rosa, C. A., Tsai, I. J., Rokas, A., Hittinger, C. T., Gonçalves, P. & Sampaio, J. P., 2024, In: iScience. 27, 2, 17 p., 108987.

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• 2023

  Age-related effects on the modulation of gut microbiota by pectins and their derivatives: an in vitro study

  Gu, F., Larsen, N., Pascale, N., Petersen, S. A., Khakimov, B., Respondek, F. & Jespersen, L., 2023, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 14, 14 p., 1207837.

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• Complete and Draft Genome Sequences of 52 Bacillus and Priestia Strains Isolated from West African Fermentations and 26 Reference Strains from a Public Culture Collection

  Wiedenbein, E. S., Canoy, T. S., Hui, Y., Parkouda, C., Compaoré, C. S., Ametefe, E., Jakobsen, M., Jespersen, L., Nielsen, D. S. & Roux, S. (ed.), 2023, In: Microbiology resource announcements. 12, 7, 5 p.

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• Diversity and succession of contaminating yeasts in white-brined cheese during cold storage

  Geronikou, A., Larsen, N., Lillevang, S. K. & Jespersen, L., 2023, In: Food Microbiology. 113, 10 p., 104266.

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• Effect of fermentation process on hygiene and perceived quality of lait caillé, an ethnic milk product from Burkina Faso

  Bayili, G. R., Konkobo-Yaméogo, C., Diarra, S., Diawara, B., Jespersen, L. & Sawadogo-Lingani, H., 2023, In: Journal of Ethnic Foods. 10, 13 p., 17.

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• 2022

  Occurrence and Identification of Yeasts in Production of White-Brined Cheese

  Geronikou, A., Larsen, N., Lillevang, S. K. & Jespersen, L., 2022, In: Microorganisms. 10, 6, 13 p., 1079.

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  14 Citations (Scopus)

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• Spoilage Potential of Contaminating Yeast Species Kluyveromyces marxianus, Pichia kudriavzevii and Torulaspora delbrueckii during Cold Storage of Skyr

  Srimahaeak, T., Petersen, M. A., Lillevang, S. K., Jespersen, L. & Larsen, N., 2022, In: Foods. 11, 12, 18 p., 1776.

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• Technologically relevant Bacillusspecies and microbial safety of West African traditional alkaline fermented seed condiments

  Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Parkouda, C., Adewumi, G. A., Ouoba, L. I. I. & Jespersen, L., 2022, In: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition. 62, 4, p. 871-888

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  24 Citations (Scopus)

• The Potential of Pectins to Modulate the Human Gut Microbiota Evaluated by In Vitro Fermentation: A Systematic Review

  Pascale, N., Gu, F., Larsen, N., Jespersen, L. & Respondek, F., 2022, In: Nutrients. 14, 17, 31 p., 3629.

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• 2021

  Debaryomyces hansenii Strains Isolated From Danish Cheese Brines Act as Biocontrol Agents to Inhibit Germination and Growth of Contaminating Molds

  Huang, C., Zhang, L., Johansen, P. G., Petersen, M. A., Arneborg, N. & Jespersen, L., 2021, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 12, 14 p., 662785.

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  21 Citations (Scopus)

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• In vitro properties of potential probiotic lactic acid bacteria originating from Ghanaian indigenous fermented milk products

  Motey, G. A., Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Obiri-Danso, K., Ofori, L. A., Ellis, W. O. & Jespersen, L., 2021, In: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 37, 3, 13 p., 52.

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  19 Citations (Scopus)

• In-vitro study of Limosilactobacillus fermentum PCC adhesion to and integrity of the Caco-2 cell monolayers as affected by pectins

  Srimahaeak, T., Bianchi, F., Chlumsky, O., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2021, In: Journal of Functional Foods. 79, 6 p., 104395.

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• Multifunctional properties and safety evaluation of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts associated with fermented cereal doughs

  Houngbédji, M., Padonou, S. W., Parkouda, C., Johansen, P. G., Hounsou, M., Agbobatinkpo, B. P., Sawadogo-Lingani, H., Jespersen, L. & Hounhouigan, D. J., 2021, In: World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 37, 2, 15 p., 34.

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• Sustainable Production of African Traditional Beers With Focus on Dolo, a West African Sorghum-Based Alcoholic Beverage

  Sawadogo-Lingani, H., Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Glover, R., Diawara, B., Jakobsen, M. & Jespersen, L., 2021, In: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems. 5, 26 p., 672410.

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• The utilisation of amino acids by Debaryomyces hansenii and Yamadazyma triangularis associated with cheese

  Zhang, L., Huang, C., Johansen, P. G., Petersen, M. A., Poojary, M. M., Lund, M. N., Jespersen, L. & Arneborg, N., 2021, In: International Dairy Journal. 121, 8 p., 105135.

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• 2020

  Diversity in NaCl tolerance of Lactococcus lactis strains from DL-starter cultures for production of semi-hard cheeses

  Kristensen, L. S., Siegumfeldt, H., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: International Dairy Journal. 105, 5 p., 104673.

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  6 Citations (Scopus)

• Microbial Safety of Milk Production and Fermented Dairy Products in Africa

  Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Akabanda, F., Agyei, D. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: Microorganisms. 8, 5, 24 p., 752.

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• Occurrence of Yeasts in White-Brined Cheeses: Methodologies for Identification, Spoilage Potential and Good Manufacturing Practices

  Geronikou, A., Srimahaeak, T., Rantsiou, K., Triantafillidis, G., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 11, 21 p., 582778.

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• Predominance of bacillus spp. During the production of mantchoua, a traditional kapok seed fermented condiment from Burkina Faso

  Kere-Kando, C., Greve-Johansen, P., Compaoré, C. S., Sawadogo-Lingani, H., A.-Ouédraogo, G., Diawara, B., Thorsen, L. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: The Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. 9, 5, p. 1009-1015 7 p.

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• Probiotic potential of Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Kluyveromyces marxianus isolated from West African spontaneously fermented cereal and milk products

  Motey, G. A., Johansen, P. G., Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Ofori, L. A., Obiri-Danso, K., Siegumfeldt, H., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: Yeast. 37, 9-10, p. 403-412 10 p.

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  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Technological properties of indigenous Lactococcus lactis strains isolated from Lait caillé, a spontaneous fermented milk from Burkina Faso

  Bayili, G. R., Johansen, P. G., Hougaard, A. B., Diawara, B., Ouedraogo, G. A., Jespersen, L. & Sawadogo-Lingani, H., 2020, In: Journal of Dairy Research. 87, 1, p. 110-116 7 p.

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  6 Citations (Scopus)

• The Effects of NaCl and Temperature on Growth and Survival of Yeast Strains Isolated from Danish Cheese Brines

  Zhang, L., Huang, C., Malskær, A. H., Jespersen, L., Arneborg, N. & Johansen, P. G., 2020, In: Current Microbiology. 77, 11, p. 3377-3384 8 p.

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• The quorum-sensing molecule 2-phenylethanol impaired conidial germination, hyphal membrane integrity and growth of Penicillium expansum and Penicillium nordicum

  Huang, C., Qian, Y., Viana, T., Siegumfeldt, H., Arneborg, N., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2020, In: Journal of Applied Microbiology. 129, 2, p. 278-286

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  17 Citations (Scopus)
• 2019

  Effect of potato fiber on survival of Lactobacillus species at simulated gastric conditions and composition of the gut microbiota in vitro

  Larsen, N., de Souza, C. B., Krych, L., Kot, W., Leser, T. D., Sørensen, O. B., Blennow, A., Venema, K. & Jespersen, L., 2019, In: Food Research International. 125, 9 p., 108644.

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  7 Citations (Scopus)

• Effects of intrinsic microbial stress factors on viability and physiological condition of yeasts isolated from spontaneously fermented cereal doughs

  Houngbédji, M., Johansen, P., Padonou, S. W., Hounhouigan, D. J., Siegumfeldt, H. & Jespersen, L., 2019, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 304, p. 75-88

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  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Environmental heterogeneity of Staphylococcus species from alkaline fermented foods and associated toxins and antimicrobial resistance genetic elements

  Ouoba, L. I. I., Vouidibio Mbozo, A. B., Anyogu, A., Obioha, P. I., Lingani-Sawadogo, H., Sutherland, J. P., Jespersen, L. & Ghoddusi, H. B., 2019, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 311, 12 p., 108356.

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• Identification of the predominant microbiota during production of lait caillé, a spontaneously fermented milk product made in Burkina Faso

  Bayili, G. R., Johansen, P., Nielsen, D. S., Sawadogo-Lingani, H., Ouédraogo, G-A., Diawara, B. & Jespersen, L., 2019, In: World journal of microbiology & biotechnology. 35, 7, 13 p., 100.

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  10 Citations (Scopus)

• Impact of botanical fermented foods on metabolic biomarkers and gut microbiota in adults with metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review protocol

  Chan, M., Baxter, H., Larsen, N., Jespersen, L., Ekinci, E. I. & Howell, K., 2019, In: BMJ Open. 9, 7, 5 p., e029242.

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• In vitro modulation of human gut microbiota composition and metabolites by Bifidobacterium longum BB-46 and a citric pectin

  Bianchi, F., Larsen, N., Tieghi, T. D. M., Adorno, M. A. T., Saad, S. M. I., Jespersen, L. & Sivieri, K., 2019, In: Food Research International. 120, p. 595-602

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  31 Citations (Scopus)

• Occurrence and Importance of Yeasts in Indigenous Fermented Food and Beverages Produced in Sub-Saharan Africa

  Johansen, P. G., Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Parkouda, C., Padonou, S. W. & Jespersen, L., 2019, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 10, 22 p., 1789.

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• Potential of Pectins to Beneficially Modulate the Gut Microbiota Depends on Their Structural Properties

  Larsen, N., de Souza, C. B., Krych, L., Cahú, T. B., Wiese, M., Kot, W., Hansen, K. M., Blennow, A., Venema, K. & Jespersen, L., 2019, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 10, p. 1-13 223.

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• 2018

  Characterisation of halotolerant and halophilic yeasts from cheese brines from Danish dairies producing semi-hard surface-ripened cheese

  Malskær, A. H., Johansen, P., Kanz, L. T., Arneborg, N. & Jespersen, L., 2018.

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• Characterisation of halotolerant and halophilic yeasts isolated from Danish cheese brines

  Johansen, P., Malskær, A. H., Huang, C., Zhang, L., Kanz, L. T., Arneborg, N. & Jespersen, L., 2018.

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• Cheese brines from Danish dairies reveal a complex microbiota comprising several halotolerant bacteria and yeasts

  Haastrup, M. K., Johansen, P., Malskær, A. H., Castro-Mejía, J. L., Kot, W., Krych, L., Arneborg, N. & Jespersen, L., 2018, In: International Journal of Food Microbiology. 285, p. 173-187 15 p.

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  36 Citations (Scopus)

• In vitro studies of the impact of pectins on adhesion of Lactobacillus spp. to human epithelial cells and intestinal barrier integrity

  Srimahaeak, T., Bianchi, F., Chlumsky, O., Sivieri, K., Hansen, K. M., Leser, T., Larsen, N. & Jespersen, L., 2018.

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• Modulation of gut microbiota from obese individuals by in vitro fermentation of citrus pectin in combination with Bifidobacterium longum BB-46

  Bianchi, F., Larsen, N., de Mello Tieghi, T., Tallarico Adorno, M. A., Kot, W., Saad, S. M. I., Jespersen, L. & Sivieri, K., 2018, In: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. 102, 20, p. 8827-8840 14 p.

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  62 Citations (Scopus)

• Occurrence of lactic acid bacteria and yeasts at species and strain level during spontaneous fermentation of mawè, a cereal dough produced in West Africa

  Houngbédji, M., Johansen, P., Padonou, S. W., Akissoe, N., Arneborg, N., Nielsen, D. S., Hounhouigan, D. J. & Jespersen, L., Dec 2018, In: Food Microbiology. 76, p. 267-278 12 p.

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  30 Citations (Scopus)

• Prevalence and characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes isolates in raw milk, heated milk and Nunu, a spontaneously fermented milk beverage in Ghana

  Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Wuni, A., Akabanda, F. & Jespersen, L., 2018, In: Beverages. 4, 2, 10 p., 40.

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• Some technological properties of selected strains of Bacillus spp. associated with kantong production in Ghana

  Glover, R. L. K., Madilo, F. K., Terlabie, J. L., Ametefe, E. N. & Jespersen, L., 2018, In: International Food Research Journal. 25, 2, p. 602-611 10 p.

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• The effect of pectins on survival of probiotic Lactobacillus spp. in gastrointestinal juices is related to their structure and physical properties

  Larsen, N., Cahú, T. B., Saad, S. M. I., Blennow, A. & Jespersen, L., 2018, In: Food Microbiology. 74, p. 11-20 10 p.

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  58 Citations (Scopus)

• Viability and physiological responses of yeasts exposed to stress conditions occurring in West African fermented cereal doughs

  Johansen, P., Houngbedji, M., Padonou, S. W., Hounhouigan, J. D., Siegumfeldt, H. & Jespersen, L., 2018.

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• Viability and physiological responses of yeasts exposed to stress conditions of West African fermented cereal doughs

  Houngbedji, M., Johansen, P., Padonou, S. W., Siegumfeldt, H., Hounhouigan, J. & Jespersen, L., 2018.

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• 2017

  Impact of quorum sensing on the quality of fermented foods

  Johansen, P. & Jespersen, L., 2017, In: Current Opinion in Food Science. 13, p. 16-25 10 p.

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  43 Citations (Scopus)

• Interaction between sodium chloride and texture in semi-hard Danish cheese as affected by brining time, DL-starter culture, chymosin type and cheese ripening

  Akkerman, M., Søndergaard, L., Jespersen, L., Ryssel, M., Mackie, A., Larsen, N. N., Andersen, U., Nørgaard, M. K., Løkke, M. M., Møller, J. R., Mielby, L. A., Andersen, B. V., Kidmose, U. & Hammershøj, M., 2017, In: International Dairy Journal. 70, p. 34-45 12 p.

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• Prevalence, virulence factor genes and antibiotic resistance of Bacillus cereus sensu lato isolated from dairy farms and traditional dairy products

  Owusu-Kwarteng, J., Wuni, A., Akabanda, F., Tano-Debrah, K. & Jespersen, L., 2017, In: BMC Microbiology. 17, 1, 8 p., 65.

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