Understanding the behavior of foodborne pathogens in the food chain: new information for risk assessment analysis

Kalliopi Rantsiou*, Marios Mataragas, Lene Jespersen, Luca Cocolin

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    Abstract

    In recent years and with the significant advancements in instrumentation for molecular biology methods, the focus of food microbiologists, dealing with pathogenic microorganisms in foods, is shifting. Scientists specifically aim at elucidating the effect that the food composition, as well as the commonly employed preservation/storage techniques throughout the food chain, have on the virulence of pathogens. Quantitative PCR and microarrays are, nowadays, powerful tools used for such determinations. The application of these approaches for the determination of the gene expression in situ, is a new field of research for food microbiologists and provides new information regarding virulence potential of foodborne pathogens.

    Original languageEnglish
    JournalTrends in Food Science & Technology
    Volume22
    Issue numberSuppl. 1
    Pages (from-to)S21-S29
    Number of pages9
    ISSN0924-2244
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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