| Osmoregulation and its importance to food-borne microorganisms. | |
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PMID: 11981971 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The control of water activity has been used as a means of preserving foods for thousands of years. This preservation strategy presents food-borne microorganisms with serious problems, many of which relate to the management of water flow. Although the specific details of how each organism deals with these problems are different, several common themes have emerged. Bacteria induce specific responses. both physiological and genetic, to respond to either the loss or the gain of water, triggered by changes in the osmolarity of the environment. Many of the key systems have now been identified and the mechanisms of their regulation are beginning to be understood. Here we review recent developments in the field of bacterial osmoregulation with emphasis on key food-borne genera. |
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Authors:
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Conor P O'Byrne; Ian R Booth |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of food microbiology Volume: 74 ISSN: 0168-1605 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Food Microbiol. Publication Date: 2002 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-04-30 Completed Date: 2002-08-08 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412849 Medline TA: Int J Food Microbiol Country: Netherlands |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 203-16 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Aberdeen, Institute of Medical Sciences, Scotland, UK. |
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Bacterial Physiological Phenomena* Food Microbiology* Foodborne Diseases / microbiology* Humans Temperature Water Water-Electrolyte Balance / physiology* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7732-18-5/Water |
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