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    Nanobody-based food allergen surveillance:current status and prospects

    Yi WangSihao WuAng LiHuan Lv...
    227-238页
    查看更多>>摘要:The incidence of food allergy has increased in recent decades,posing drastic risks to sensitive individuals,leading to mild to severe allergic symptoms.There is still no effective immune therapeutic strategy for food allergy that addresses accurate analytical methods to indicate the presence of allergens to prevent exposure of sensitive individuals.Currently,the most commonly applied detection method is immunoassay developed with food allergen-specific antibodies,especially the conventional formats of monoclonal antibodies(mAbs)and polyclonal antibodies(pAbs),which serve as dominant detection reagents for food allergen analysis,although with the disadvantages of being labor-intensive,costly,batch differences,and significant cross-reaction,etc.Camelid-derived nanobodies(Nbs)have attracted tremendous attention to explore their application in food hazard analysis because of robust characteristics like unique paratopes,high stability and affinity that strongly contribute to the beneficial effect.However,extensive analysis is needed to validate the potential use of Nbs as detection reagents and the advantages for food allergen surveillance.Previous reports have demonstrated the potential of Nbs for immunoassay development against food allergens,such as macadamia allergen Mac i 1,peanut allergens Ara h 1 and Ara h 3,lupin allergen Lup an 1,milk allergen β-lactoglobulin,etc.In this review,we comprehensively summarize the structural and biochemical properties of Nbs that benefit the application of Nb-based immunoassay,as well as the representative detection strategies,to provide research data for newly developed Nb formats for food allergen analysis,and investigate the future establishment of Nb-based surveillance against major food allergens.

    Seafood loss prevention and waste reduction

    Andrea ConzEnrico DavoliCarlotta FranchiLuisa Diomede...
    239-267页
    查看更多>>摘要:Despite its high demand,the seafood processing industry grapples with a substantial challenge:generating significant waste,encompassing ed-ible and inedible by-products.This leads to considerable financial losses and raises socioecological concerns regarding managing and disposing of such waste.Urgently addressing this issue,implementing sustainable seafood preservation methods becomes crucial.This study provides a comprehensive summary of chemical and physical approaches proposed in the literature to prevent seafood loss and diminish waste.A lit-erature search from 2000 to January 2023 yielded 49 publications meeting the inclusion criteria,revealing a fragmented landscape of studies conducted on various fish products under diverse conditions.Chemical methods include organic acids and bio-derived preservatives;physical approaches comprise cold plasma,high hydrostatic pressure,and UV-C irradiation.The advantages and disadvantages of each technique were considered and discussed.Using chitosans,derived from natural sources and Generally Recognized As Safe,has emerged as the most prom-ising approach.However,the discourse on fish preservation methods remains an evolving topic,weaving between the complexities of food safety,consumer satisfaction,and economic and environmental impacts.Further research is needed to investigate spoilage during production and critically evaluate the waste generated at different stages of the industrial process.

    Risk assessment of Bacillus cereus in lettuce grown in open-field and greenhouse farming systems in China:A comparative study

    Yang QuShenghao YuHaotian GuWen Wang...
    268-277页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:Bacillus cereus isolates from vegetables can cause diarrheal syndrome food poisoning.Lettuce,the most highly consumed ready-to-eat vegetable,poses a significant risk of B.cereus exposure.Hence,B.cereus monitoring and evaluation during cultivation are essential for preventing foodborne illnesses caused by this food-pathogen combination.However,the impact of different cultivation practices on B.cereus contamination in lettuce currently remains unclear.Furthermore,a validity indicator for the experimental models cannot be effectively validated under field conditions.Materials and Methods:Herein,we assessed the risk of B.cereus exposure using lettuce grown under two different cultivation farming systems in China(open-field versus greenhouse)using a quantitative microbial risk assessment model.Tukey's mean comparison method and kernel density estimation frequency distribution statistics were used for model validation using environmental samples and lettuce.Results:The mean concentration of B.cereus in open-field-grown lettuce was significantly higher than that in greenhouse-grown lettuce(P<0.05).No significant differences were observed between measured,formula-calculated,and risk assessment values in environmental sam-ples or lettuce(P>0.05),verifying the accuracy of the risk model.Conclusion:Soil solarization,complete manure treatment,usage of mulch films,and irrigation water quality should be considered in agricul-tural practices to control B.cereus concentrations in lettuce.Overall,we found that B.cereus was more abundant in open-field-grown lettuce,and we provide a risk evaluation framework that can guide farmers and policy-makers to control B.cereus contamination in farm-to-fork lettuce chains in China.

    Tolerance variations and mechanisms of Salmonella enterica serovar Newport in response to long-term hypertonic stress

    Yue ZhangXinyu LiaoTian DingJinsong Feng...
    278-290页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:To assess the variations in hypertonic tolerance among Salmonella enterica serovar Newport(S.Newport)strains isolated from diverse sources and investigate the mechanism underlying the tolerance differences between the sensitive and tolerant strain.Materials and Methods:In this work,various S.Newport strains were cultured in 5%and 10%NaCl solutions(hypertonic stress),and the most sensitive and tolerant strains were selected using a Weibull model.The regulatory mechanisms underlying the hypertonic tolerance differences of S.Newport were preliminarily investigated in the aspects of cell phenotype,intracellular solute concentration,and gene expression level.Results:With prolonged hypertonic stress time,the leakage of nucleic acids and proteins of S.Newport increased gradually,and the membrane potential of S.Newport declined after increasing.Compared with the sensitive strain,the tolerant counterpart exhibited the ability to maintain the integrity of the cell membrane and sustain a high membrane potential level.The expression levels of the upstream genes proVand otsB in the tolerant strain were significantly lower than those in the sensitive strain;but the Kdp andTrk systems and downstream genes proX,proW,and otsA were highly expressed in the tolerant strain compared with the sensitive strain,leading to higher concentrations of intracellular K+and trehalose,enabling better survival in a hypertonic environment.Conclusions:The findings of this work offer valuable insights into pathogen survival mechanisms under hypertonic stress and contribute to the development of strategies for mitigating microbiological risks during long-term processing and storage in the cured food industry.

    Emergence of rapidly spreading antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella in traditional blood-based foods

    杨添Ricardo A.Wu-Chen张润润廖新浴...
    291-301页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:This study aims to investigate the survival ability and risk of Salmonella isolated from traditional blood-based food,using both phtnotypic and genotypic analysis.Materials and Methods:We characterized and identified seventeen Salmonella isolates using 16s rRNA sequencing,real-time PCR and whole-genome sequencing(WGS).Cell counts were recorded to monitor growth ability and temperature tolerance.Virulence genes and whole genome phylogenies were confirmed by WGS.The minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC)of corresponding strains to different antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance(AMR)genes predicted by WGS were evaluated.Results:In this study,we characterized 17 Salmonella isolates obtained from contaminated traditional blood-based food in China.Compared to laboratory strain S.Typhimurium ATCC 14028,these Salmonella isolates generally grew more rapidly and developed less biofilm,but their tolerance to food processing-associated cold and heat stresses was distinct.Whole-genome phylogenies pointed out the potential for cross-contamination during food practices.In addition,21 antibiotic-resistance genes were found among blood-based food isolates,including high-prevalent resistance genes gyrA(including associated mutations D87G and S83F),blaTEM,and aadA1.Antibiotic susceptibility test con-firmed the in-silico prediction and revealed a 41.18%(7/17)multidrug resistance(MDR)rate.Resistance to ceftiofur,kanamycin,and nalidixic acid was observed without corresponding resistance genes,suggesting overlooked resistance mechanisms.Conclusions:This study revisited microbial safety concerns associated with traditional blood-based food and underlined the emergence of high-risk MDR Salmonella strains.It also underscores the importance of implementing better hygiene practices in the production and handling of traditional food products.

    Development of a multiplex recombinase polymerase amplification coupled with lateral flow dipsticks for the simultaneous rapid detection of Salmonella spp.,Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis

    詹泽强何守魁崔妍杨金增...
    302-311页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:Salmonella spp.is a world-leading foodborne pathogen and its rapid detection is essential for ensuring food safety.Conventional methods require expensive instruments,considerable operational skills and cannot provide fast mobile on-site systems to detect Salmonella in food.Materials and Methods:A visual method was established based on multiple recombinase polymerase amplification(RPA)coupled with lateral flow dipsticks(LFD)for the simultaneous detection of Salmonella spp.,Salmonella Enteritidis and SalmonellaTyphimurium in vitro and food.Results:The optimal volume and temperature for the multiplex RPA-LFD method were determined to be 25 μL and 38 ℃,respectively.The re-action process was completed within 25 min and the results were observed visually.The limits of detection(LODs)were 2.8×102,5.9×102,and 7.6×102 CFU/mL for Salmonella spp.,S.Enteritidis and S.Typhimurium,respectively.Meanwhile,the results of the established method showed no cross-reactivity between the Salmonella cells and other common foodborne bacteria,which was highly specific for Salmonella.More import-antly,the developed method exhibited good performance in artificially contaminated chicken samples with the LODs of 2.8×103,5.9×103,and 7.6×103 CFU/mL for Salmonella spp.,S.Enteritidis,and S.Typhimurium,respectively.Finally,the application of the multiple RPA-LFD methods in retailed food samples displayed that this method was effective and practical for the detection of Salmonella spp.in food.Conclusion:The developed multiplex RPA-LFD method provides a new sensitive and rapid alternative for the specific detection of Salmonella spp.and its important serovars in food.

    A visual,rapid,and sensitive detection platform for Vibrio parahaemolyticus based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a and an immunochromatographic test strip

    Jinbin WangDanhong XuHua LiuJuan Liu...
    312-321页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:Vibrio parahaemolyticus is the primary species that causes vibriosis.In this study,a point-of-care detection method was developed for V.parahaemolyticus.Materials and Methods:The detection platform targeted the thermolabile haemolysin(tlh)gene of V.parahaemolyticus based on recombinant polymerase amplification(RPA)and clustered regularly spaced short palindromic repeat(CRISPR/Cas)systems.The platform was combined with an immunochromatographic test strip(ICS)that enables low-cost,simple,visual detection of V.parahaemolyticus.Results:The detection limit was 2.5×102 fg/μL for plasmids and 1.4×102 CFU/mL for V.parahaemolyticus.In addition,V.parahaemolyticus in salmon sashimi could be detected at a concentration of 154 CFU/g without enrichment,and the entire detection time was around 30 min.After enrichment for 6 h,2 CFU/g V.parahaemolyticus could be detected.Conclusions:Consequently,the proposed RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-ICS platform could detect V.parahaemolyticus in seafood intuitively,quickly,and sensitively,leading to high practical application value.

    Immunoinformatics assisted design of a multi-epitope kit for detecting Cronobacter sakazakii in powdered infant formula

    Elijah K.OladipoOlukayode I.ObisanyaVictoria O.OwoeyeOyinlola G.Shittu...
    322-333页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:Cronobacter sakazakii,formerly Enterobacter sakazakii,is an emerging ubiquitous and opportunistic foodborne pathogen with a high mortality rate.It has been implicated in cases of meningitis,septicaemia,and necrotizing enterocolitis among infants worldwide in associ-ation with powdered infant formula(PIF).This study was an insilico designed peptide base kit framework,using immunoinformatic techniques for quick detection of C.sakazakii in PIF.Materials and Methods:In the present study,a peptide-based kit was designed with a bioinformatic technique to rapidly identify C.sakazakii in PIF using flhE,secY,and bcsC,which are genes responsible for its biofilm formation,as target genes.The antigenicity,membrane topology,and the presence of signal peptides of the target genes were analysed using VaxiJen,DeepTMHMM,and SignaIP servers.To provide stability and flexibility to the multiple-epitope construct,the linear B cells and helperT cells(IL-4(interleukin 4)and IL-10(interleukin 10)inducing epitopes)were linked with a GSGSG linker followed by the addition of protein disulphide bonds.To ascertain specificity,the multi-epitope construct was molecularly docked against genes from sources other than PIF,like alfalfa,and the environment,with PIF being the highest:-328.48.Finally,the codons were modified using the pET28a(+)vector,and the resultant multi-epitope construct was successfully cloned in silico.Results:The final construct had a length of 486 bp,an instability index of 23.26,a theoretical pl of 9.34,a molecular weight of 16.5 kDa,and a Z-score of-3.41.Conclusions:The multi-epitope peptide construct could be a conceptual framework for creating a C.sakazakii peptide-based detection kit,which has the potential to provide fast and efficient detection.However,there is a need for additional validation through the in vitro and in vivo techniques.

    Microbial populations,sensory,and volatile compounds profiling of local cooked rice

    Nur-Shahera Mohammad SabriNor Ainy MahyudinMuhammad Shirwan Abdullah SaniMing Gan Han...
    334-345页
    查看更多>>摘要:Objectives:This study is designed to investigate the microbial populations,sensory,and volatile compounds profiling of locally cooked rice stored at room temperature(30 ℃)on days 0,1,2,and 3(DO,D1,D2,and D3)for the determination of specific spoilage organisms(SSOs).Materials and Methods:Microbiological,physicochemical,sensory evaluation,and volatile organic compounds(VOCs)analyses were con-ducted for samples of cooked rice stored at room temperature on days 0,1,2,and 3.SSO of cooked rice was then identified by linking present organisms with the changes occurring throughout the storage period.Results:Microbiological analysis revealed the presence of spore-forming bacteria,yeast,and moulds,which survived the cooking process.While total viable count exceeded the microbiological limit at 6.90 log CFU/g on D3,panellists deemed cooked rice unacceptable for consump-tion on D2 at a total sensory score of 11.00,which indicates that D2 was the day cooked rice spoiled.Through culture-dependent and culture-independent methods,Bacillus cereus was identified as the sole bacteria observed throughout the storage period,confirming that the bacteria were SSOs.The VOC analysis proposed several metabolites,3-eicosene,1-heptadecene,hexacosane,phenol,4,4'-(1-methylethylidene)bis-,n-nonadecanol-1,and cyclohexanone,as potential spoilage markers of cooked rice.Conclusions:B.cereus is confirmed to be the SSO of cooked rice,in which spoilage occured after 48 h of storage at room temperature.The organoleptic rejection in cooked rice was shown to be linked to the production of various compounds by B.cereus which could be proposed as potential spoilage markers for cooked rice.

    Fate of ochratoxin A in dried red chilies during roasting process

    肖骁陈江朱秋劲万婧...
    346-355页
    查看更多>>摘要:Dried red chilies are widely used globally and are susceptible to contamination by fungi and fungal toxins.Roasting is a common way of processing dried red chilies.This study explored the effects of Aspergillus niger and ochratoxin A(OTA)contamination on the quality of roasted chilies,and the fate of OTA during the roasting process.Three optimum roasting conditions(140 ℃×8 min,160 ℃×6 min,and 180 ℃×4 min)were screened out by a combination of instrumental and manual sensory evaluations.Under these roasting conditions,A.niger and OTA con-tamination diminished the quality and taste of roasted chilies.With increasing roasting temperature and time duration,OTA content and mold counts gradually decreased,together with the DNA degradation of OTA biosynthesis-related genes of A.niger in roasted chilies.The roasting condition at 180 ℃×4 min showed the greatest decomposition effect on OTA,while also maintaining good sensory quality of roasted chilies.This study shed light on the fate of OTA during the chili roasting process.