Synergistic bactericidal and antibiofilm effects of curcumin and nisin dual-loaded liposomes combined with photodynamic treatment on Listeria monocytogenes
Jie Zhang , Jinfan Qin , Zeyue Fu, Wenting Tang, Chuanfen Pu, Qingjie Sun
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Abstract
To explore more effective strategies for combating Listeria monocytogenes, the liposomes loaded with curcumin (Cu@Lips), nisin (N@Lips) separately and simultaneously (Cu/N@Lips) were prepared to treat the planktonic and biofilm cells in combination with the photodynamic treatment (PDT). The three liposomes showed a homogeneous vesicle structure, the encapsulation efficiency of Cu/N@Lips for curcumin and nisin reached 84.78 % and 74.92 %. The spectral analyses proved that curcumin and nisin were both encapsulated in the liposomes successfully. All three liposomes showed inhibitory and eradicative effects on L. monocytogenes and biofilms. Cu/N@Lips-PDT showed highest cell inhibition (83.79 %), biofilm inhibition (76.20 %), and eradication (69.19 %) rates. Its antilisterial effect was mediated through cell disruption of membrane integrity, inhibition of bacterial metabolism, extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) production, decrease of hydrophobicity and aggregation. This work provides valuable references regarding the inhibition and eradication of L. monocytogenes and its biofilm in food systems by PDT combined with liposomal antibacterial agent.
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Food Chemistry publishes original research papers dealing with the advancement of the chemistry and biochemistry of foods or the analytical methods/ approach used. All papers should focus on the novelty of the research carried out.