Yingying Zhang , Qiaoxi Chen , Yanzheng Li , Xinquan Hu , Kunyao Luo , Yanzhao Zhu , Yan Zhang , Xingyu Zhu , Linfu Zhou , Gang Zhao , Xiaodong Xia
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Transcriptomics revealed 795 differentially expressed genes after TCS challenge, mainly related to four key adaptations. Transcriptomic changes indicated a metabolic trade-off: downregulation of energy-costly processes including ribosomal pathways (e.g., <em>rps</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = −2.5) and type II secretion systems (<em>pulD</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = −3.1) was accompanied by upregulation of efflux pumps (<em>acrB</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = 2.3) and flagellar motility (<em>fliC</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = 2.1). Urease genes (<em>ureC/E/G</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = 2.8-3.3) were activated to neutralize acidity via ammonia synthesis. Quorum sensing regulators (<em>lsrB</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = 2.1) increased AI-2 transport, promoting autoaggregation. Branched-chain fatty acid synthesis genes (<em>fabI</em>, log<sub>2</sub>FC = 1.9) were upregulated to maintain membrane rigidity without permeability changes. 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Adaptive response of Yersinia enterocolitica to triclosan exposure
Yersinia enterocolitica (Y. enterocolitica) poses significant food safety risks partly due to its environmental stress resilience. Triclosan (TCS) was widely used in food processing as an disinfectant, how Y. enterocolitica responds to TCS stress remains unknown. This study evaluated TCS-induced adaptive responses in Y. enterocolitica and examined global changes in gene expression via RNA-Seq. Sublethal TCS induced direct resistance and cross-resistance in ATCC 23715, including reduced susceptibility to antibiotics and enhanced acid tolerance. Pork juice enhanced TCS resistance. Transcriptomics revealed 795 differentially expressed genes after TCS challenge, mainly related to four key adaptations. Transcriptomic changes indicated a metabolic trade-off: downregulation of energy-costly processes including ribosomal pathways (e.g., rps, log2FC = −2.5) and type II secretion systems (pulD, log2FC = −3.1) was accompanied by upregulation of efflux pumps (acrB, log2FC = 2.3) and flagellar motility (fliC, log2FC = 2.1). Urease genes (ureC/E/G, log2FC = 2.8-3.3) were activated to neutralize acidity via ammonia synthesis. Quorum sensing regulators (lsrB, log2FC = 2.1) increased AI-2 transport, promoting autoaggregation. Branched-chain fatty acid synthesis genes (fabI, log2FC = 1.9) were upregulated to maintain membrane rigidity without permeability changes. These findings illustrate adaptation of Y. enterocolitica through changes in multiple pathways to TCS stress, providing guidance for minimizing sublethal disinfectant exposure and mitigating the development of resistance in food processing environments.
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LWT - Food Science and Technology is an international journal that publishes innovative papers in the fields of food chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, technology and nutrition. The work described should be innovative either in the approach or in the methods used. The significance of the results either for the science community or for the food industry must also be specified. Contributions written in English are welcomed in the form of review articles, short reviews, research papers, and research notes. Papers featuring animal trials and cell cultures are outside the scope of the journal and will not be considered for publication.