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Reliable Identification of Bacillus cereus Group Species Using Low Mass Biomarkers by MALDI-TOF MS

  • Ha, Miyoung;Jo, Hyeon-Ju;Choi, Eun-Kyeong;Kim, Yangsun;Kim, Junsung;Cho, Hyeon-Jong
    • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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    • 제29권6호
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    • pp.887-896
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    • 2019
  • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)-based pathogen identification relies on the ribosomal protein spectra provided in the proprietary database. Although these mass spectra can discern various pathogens at species level, the spectra-based method still has limitations in identifying closely-related microbial species. In this study, to overcome the limits of the current MALDI-TOF MS identification method using ribosomal protein spectra, we applied MALDI-TOF MS of low-mass profiling to the identification of two genetically related Bacillus species, the food-borne pathogen Bacillus cereus, and the insect pathogen Bacillus thuringiensis. The mass spectra of small molecules from 17 type strains of two bacilli were compared to the morphological, biochemical, and genetic identification methods of pathogens. The specific mass peaks in the low-mass range (m/z 500-3,000) successfully identified various closely-related strains belonging to these two reference species. The intensity profiles of the MALDI-TOF mass spectra clearly revealed the differences between the two genetically-related species at strain level. We suggest that small molecules with low molecular weight, 714.2 and 906.5 m/z can be potential mass biomarkers used for reliable identification of B. cereus and B. thuringiensis.

Classification of Meat-Based Listeria monocytogenes Using Whole-Cell Protein Patterns and Serotyping Analysis

  • Park, Si-Hong;Jung, Sang-Hoon;Kim, Hyun-Joong;Chung, Yun-Hee;Kim, Hae-Yeong
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제15권2호
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    • pp.324-327
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    • 2006
  • The food-borne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes is commonly associated with meats and unpasteurized dairy products. To identify this pathogen in meats more efficiently than has been done in the past, we purchased meats from Korean markets and performed sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and serotyping analysis on Listeria organisms isolated from meat samples. Each Listeria species showed specific protein band patterns on SDS-PAGE. Whole-cell protein SDS-PAGE profiles indicated that the organisms isolated from meats sold in local Korean markets were L. monocytogenes with the serotypes 1/2a, 1/2b, 1/2c, and 4b. We suggest that it is possible to carry out molecular subtyping of L. monocytogenes using SDS-PAGE.

Genetic Diversity of Foodborne Pathogen Detected in Commercial Shellfish in Metropolitan Area

  • Park, Jung Hun;Cho, Kyu Bong
    • 대한의생명과학회지
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    • 제28권2호
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    • pp.83-91
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    • 2022
  • This study was performed to investigate the contamination status of microorganisms that cause food poisoning in shellfish distributed in the metropolitan area of South Korea. The analyses were conducted according to the sample type, season, and region. In particular, the genotype of food poisoning viruses that explosively cause collective food poisoning was analyzed. Total 483 each of four types of shellfish (Crassostrea gigas, Mytilus coruscus, Pectea albicans albicans, and Scapharca subcrenata) were collected from four distribution sites located in the metropolitan area. We investigated foodborne pathogen by multiplex PCR and RT/Nested PCR from shellfish. As a result, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Bacillus cereus were detected in 13 and 21 samples and Norovirus (NoV) GI and GII were detected in 7 and 12 samples, respectively. V. parahaemolyticus and NoV GI and GII showed differences in types of shellfish and seasons, and no correlation was confirmed with regional differences. Also, as a result of genotyping for the detected NoV GI and GII, they were confirmed as NoV GI.7, GI.5 and GII.3, which are causes of collective food poisoning. Therefore, cross-infection with shellfish can cause food poisoning. In particular, attention must be paid to the handling and cooking of shellfish in organizations that implement group feeding, and it is necessary to establish a management system for microorganisms that cause food poisoning in the process of shellfish farming and distribution.

제외국 식중독균 위해관리 정책 비교 연구 (A Comparison Study of Foreign Nation's Risk Management Programs for Controlling Foodborne Pathogens)

  • 이종경;신성균;곽노성;조윤희;곽효선;박일규
    • 한국식품위생안전성학회지
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    • 제29권1호
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    • pp.6-15
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    • 2014
  • 본 연구는 제외국의식중독균별저감화사례를조사, 비교하여 정보를 획득하고 식중독균 저감화 매뉴얼을 작성하며 저감화 정책방안을 제시하기 위한 기반 자료 확보를 목적으로 수행하였다. 선진 외국(미국, 덴마크, 일본)의 식중독 저감화 정책의 현황 및 사례조사에는 인터넷 자료, 관련 기관 전문가 인터뷰를 통하여 조사하였다. 미국의 신선농산물에서 미생물학적 위험요소 저감화(FDA), 미국 분쇄쇠고기에서 E. coli O157:H7의 저감화(USDA), 덴마크의 닭고기, 돼지고기, 계란에서 살모넬라 저감화, 일본의 어패류에서 장염비브리오 저감화 프로그램을 사례 연구로 제시하였으며 이들 국가의 저감 프로그램의 배경, 전략, 효과를 조사하고 장단점 분석을 실시하고 시사점을 도출하였다. 이들 제외국 정책 사례 연구와 국제기구 CODEX의 위해관리 체계를 결합하고 국내 현실을 반영하여 식중독 저감화 관리 매뉴얼로 저감 프로그램에 관한 일반 모델을 다음 순서로 제시하였다: 1) 위해관리 초기판단, 2) 식중독 저감화 프로그램 계획, 3) 대안 확인 및 선택, 4) 대안 실행(이해당사자별 역할 설정 및 대안 방법 적용), 5) 감시 활동, 6) 중간 재검토, 7) 목적 달성 때까지 대안 실행 지속적 실시 (만일 대안이 효과가 없으면 대안을 대체하거나 수정하여 식중독 저감화 목표 달성 시까지 실시), 8) 최종 평가에 보건에 미치는 영향을 확인하고 필요시 비용 편익 분석실시. 본 연구를 통해서 제시된 식중독 저감화 정책에 관한 시사점 및 식품안전의 이해당사자별 역할별로 도출된 식중독 저감화 정책 모델 및 매뉴얼은 미생물학적 위해관리를 수행하는데 향후 활용될 수 있다.

동의보감(東醫寶鑑)의 심종요통(十種腰痛)에 근거(根據)한 요통환자(腰痛患者)의 임상적(臨床的) 연구(硏究) (A Clinical Study about Low Back Pain Patients Based on 10 Classes Lumbago in Dong-Eui-Bo-Kham)

  • 염승철;이길승;김성철;이건목
    • Journal of Acupuncture Research
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    • 제22권4호
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    • pp.95-111
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    • 2005
  • Objectives : The analysis of prognosis about lumbago classes is important for low back patients. This study was designed to show the clinical significance about lowback pain patients based on 10 classes lumbago ill Dong-Eui-Bo-Kham. Methods : To analyze classify 80 patients who had received the hospital treatment for low back pain, they were classified according to 10 classes lumbago in Dong-Eui-Bo-Kham. To estimate the efficacy of oriental medical treatment, we used Quardruple Visual Analog Scale (QVAS). Results & Conclusion :1. According To 10 classes lumbago in Dong-Eui-Bo-Kham, the largest group of lumbago was due to muscle strain in 30(37.5%) cases, the next was due to wind pathogen group in 18(22.5%) cases, due to blood stasis group in 16(20%), due to Kidney deficiency by 12(15.0%), due to retention of food group by 2(2.5%), the lumbago due to humidity pathogen group by 2(2.5%) in order. 2. By the results which puts out the statistics in lumbago classes on a objectivity treatment record, the Lumbago due to blood stasis, the lumbago due to kidney deficiency, the lumbago due to muscle strain, the lumbago due to wind pathogen, the lumbago due to retention of food, the lumbago due to humidity pathogen showed $3.6({\pm}0.68),\;2.83({\pm}0.84),\;3.13({\pm}0.78),\;2.67{\pm}(0.77),\;3.00,\;3.00$. 3. By the results which puts out the statistics in lumbago classes as a subjectivity treatment record, the Lumbago due to blood stasis, the lumbago due to Kidney deficiency, the lumbago due to muscle strain, the lumbago due to wind pathogen, the lumbago due to retention of food, the lumbago due to humidity pathogen changed from $8.19{{\pm}1.68),\;8.58{\pm}(1.08),\;7.80{\pm}(2.28),\;8.67({\pm}1.46),\;9.00({\pm}1.41),\;8.50({\pm}0.71)\;to\;2.81({\pm}1.91),\;4.17({\pm}2.52),\;2.43({\pm}1.63),\;3.00({\pm}1.85),\;2.00,\;3.00$.

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Improving the Food Safety of Seed Sprouts Through Irradiation Treatment

  • Waje, Catherine;Kwon, Joong-Ho
    • Food Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제16권2호
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    • pp.171-176
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    • 2007
  • Fresh sprouts such as alfalfa, mung bean, radish, broccoli, and soybean sprouts have become very popular due do their high nutritional value. However, there have been several outbreaks of illness in the last few years that have been attributed to sprout consumption. A number of methods have been used to improve the safety of seed sprouts. One promising technology is the use of ionizing radiation treatment. Irradiation with doses up to 8 kGy has been approved in the USA to control microbial pathogens in seeds intended for sprout production. This review focuses on the potential use of ionizing radiation in reducing the pathogen levels in seed sprouts. The effects of irradiation on seed germination and the nutritional quality of the sprouts are discussed.

식중독균 검출의 민감도 향상을 위한 Emulsion PCR 적용 (Emulsion PCR Improves the Specificity and Sensitivity of PCR-based Pathogen Detection)

  • 채창훈
    • Journal of Dairy Science and Biotechnology
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    • 제34권1호
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    • pp.43-49
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    • 2016
  • Emulsion PCR (ePCR) has recently gained interest in the areas of food safety and biotechnology owing to its highly specific and sensitive performance in the amplification of target DNA. To facilitate the applications of ePCR to food safety and biotechnology, this paper describes the principles of ePCR and the factors that should be considered in designing ePCR. In addition, current research and applications related to ePCR are discussed.