Researcher interests: Bacteriocins: Molecular characterization of regulating elements involved in bacteriocins production in lactic acid bacteria. Using bacteriocins in food systems for shelf life extension and controlling pathogens. Studying bacteriocin mode of action through molecular characterization of resistant mutants. A molecular genetics approach to study natural antimicrobial compounds: genetic and molecular analysis of the mechanisms governing food borne bacteria response to defined natural antibacterial components of plants origin. Mycotoxin detoxification: (1) Isolation of micro-organisms capable of detoxification of mycotoxins. (2) Genetically modified probiotic bacteria expressing detoxification enzymes. (3) Mycotoxin detoxification by absorption.
FACULTY / SCHOOL: Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences
DEPARTMENT: Biochemistry, Food Science and Nutrition
Selected Publications
Effects of Subinhibitory Concentrations of Menthol on Adaptation, Morphological, and Gene Expression Changes in Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (2012)|
American society for microbiology|
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Staphylococcal strains adapted to epigallocathechin gallate (EGCG) show reduced susceptibility to vancomycin, oxacillin and ampicillin, increased heat tolerance, and altered cell morphology (2010)|
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Emergence of Novel Streptococcus iniae Exopolysaccharide-Producing Strains following Vaccination with Nonproducing Strains (2008)|
American society for microbiology|
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