Xuelan Liu , Yuting Zheng , Zhiwei Chen , Shiqi Wang , Hongyan Liao , Jianye Jia , Guijun Wang , Jialing Wang , Chunyan Yuan , Xiaoxi Guo , Yuelan Yin , Qinghai Hu
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Abstract
Listeria monocytogenes, the leading cause of fatalities worldwide among foodborne pathogens, poses serious risks to food safety and public health. Therefore, a rapid and accurate detection method is crucial for early interception and effective management. In this study, a one-pot LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b detection system based on the lmo0753 gene was developed for rapid detection of L. monocytogenes by combining loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) with a CRISPR/Cas12b assay. Further integration of a lateral flow assay (LFA) to develop a LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b–LFA assay enabled direct detection of the results on the strips with the naked eye. Nine L. monocytogenes strains belonging to eight serotypes tested positive with both the one-pot LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b and LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b–LFA assays. Two assays did not show cross-reactivity with L. innocua and eight other foodborne bacteria. The limits of detection were 10 CFU/mL for pure culture and 20 CFU/g for spiked pork samples. Moreover, the enrichment time was substantially shortened to 3 h for pork samples spiked with only L. monocytogenes F2365, and 4–5 h for pork samples spiked with mixed bacteria. In addition, with one-pot LAMP-CRISPR/Cas12b detection, 5 of 66 fresh pork samples, 1 of 20 ready-to-eat food samples, and 2 of 24 raw milk samples tested positive for L. monocytogenes, in agreement with the results obtained through a culture based standard method. Thus, this study established one-pot LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b and LAMP–CRISPR/Cas12b–LFA assays for rapid, visual detection of L. monocytogenes in food samples.
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Food Microbiology publishes original research articles, short communications, review papers, letters, news items and book reviews dealing with all aspects of the microbiology of foods. The editors aim to publish manuscripts of the highest quality which are both relevant and applicable to the broad field covered by the journal. Studies must be novel, have a clear connection to food microbiology, and be of general interest to the international community of food microbiologists. The editors make every effort to ensure rapid and fair reviews, resulting in timely publication of accepted manuscripts.