Published in Mol Microbiol on February 01, 2005
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Identification of a novel two-peptide lantibiotic, lichenicidin, following rational genome mining for LanM proteins. Appl Environ Microbiol (2009) 1.68
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Bile stress response in Listeria monocytogenes LO28: adaptation, cross-protection, and identification of genetic loci involved in bile resistance. Appl Environ Microbiol (2002) 1.46
Multiple deletions of the osmolyte transporters BetL, Gbu, and OpuC of Listeria monocytogenes affect virulence and growth at high osmolarity. Appl Environ Microbiol (2002) 1.46
Complete alanine scanning of the two-component lantibiotic lacticin 3147: generating a blueprint for rational drug design. Mol Microbiol (2006) 1.45
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The LisRK signal transduction system determines the sensitivity of Listeria monocytogenes to nisin and cephalosporins. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (2002) 1.41
A five-strain probiotic combination reduces pathogen shedding and alleviates disease signs in pigs challenged with Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhimurium. Appl Environ Microbiol (2007) 1.38
Identification of proteins involved in the heat stress response of Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579. Appl Environ Microbiol (2002) 1.38
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Disruption of putative regulatory loci in Listeria monocytogenes demonstrates a significant role for Fur and PerR in virulence. Infect Immun (2004) 1.34
The CtsR regulator of Listeria monocytogenes contains a variant glycine repeat region that affects piezotolerance, stress resistance, motility and virulence. Mol Microbiol (2003) 1.33
Antimicrobial activity of lacticin 3,147 against clinical Clostridium difficile strains. J Med Microbiol (2007) 1.33
Identification of sigma factor sigma B-controlled genes and their impact on acid stress, high hydrostatic pressure, and freeze survival in Listeria monocytogenes EGD-e. Appl Environ Microbiol (2004) 1.32
Multiparametric flow cytometry and cell sorting for the assessment of viable, injured, and dead bifidobacterium cells during bile salt stress. Appl Environ Microbiol (2002) 1.32
Characterization of germination receptors of Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579. Appl Environ Microbiol (2006) 1.31
Isolation and analysis of bacteria with antimicrobial activities from the marine sponge Haliclona simulans collected from Irish waters. Mar Biotechnol (NY) (2008) 1.30
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The interaction between Listeria monocytogenes and the host gastrointestinal tract. Microbiology (2009) 1.29
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A postgenomic appraisal of osmotolerance in Listeria monocytogenes. Appl Environ Microbiol (2003) 1.26
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Molecular characterization of the arginine deiminase system in Listeria monocytogenes: regulation and role in acid tolerance. Environ Microbiol (2009) 1.26
Molecular and physiological analysis of the role of osmolyte transporters BetL, Gbu, and OpuC in growth of Listeria monocytogenes at low temperatures. Appl Environ Microbiol (2004) 1.24
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The role of sigmaB in the stress response of Gram-positive bacteria -- targets for food preservation and safety. Curr Opin Biotechnol (2005) 1.23
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Contribution of penicillin-binding protein homologs to antibiotic resistance, cell morphology, and virulence of Listeria monocytogenes EGDe. Antimicrob Agents Chemother (2006) 1.21
Identification of a novel two-peptide lantibiotic, haloduracin, produced by the alkaliphile Bacillus halodurans C-125. FEMS Microbiol Lett (2007) 1.21
Posttranslational conversion of L-serines to D-alanines is vital for optimal production and activity of the lantibiotic lacticin 3147. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A (2005) 1.20
Improving gastric transit, gastrointestinal persistence and therapeutic efficacy of the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve UCC2003. Microbiology (2007) 1.20
A comparison of the activities of lacticin 3147 and nisin against drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus species. J Antimicrob Chemother (2009) 1.20
The heat-shock response of Listeria monocytogenes comprises genes involved in heat shock, cell division, cell wall synthesis, and the SOS response. Microbiology (2007) 1.19
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The alternative sigma factor sigmaB of Bacillus cereus: response to stress and role in heat adaptation. J Bacteriol (2004) 1.18
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Complete genome sequence of Geobacillus thermoglucosidans TNO-09.020, a thermophilic sporeformer associated with a dairy-processing environment. J Bacteriol (2012) 1.18
Heterologous expression of BetL, a betaine uptake system, enhances the stress tolerance of Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118. Appl Environ Microbiol (2006) 1.17
The Dps-like protein Fri of Listeria monocytogenes promotes stress tolerance and intracellular multiplication in macrophage-like cells. Microbiology (2005) 1.17
Construction of p16Slux, a novel vector for improved bioluminescent labeling of gram-negative bacteria. Appl Environ Microbiol (2007) 1.17
gerR, a novel ger operon involved in L-alanine- and inosine-initiated germination of Bacillus cereus ATCC 14579. Appl Environ Microbiol (2005) 1.17
Development of multiple strain competitive index assays for Listeria monocytogenes using pIMC; a new site-specific integrative vector. BMC Microbiol (2008) 1.16
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