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Listeria monocytogenes gut interactions and listeriosis: gut modulation and pathogenicity

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Resumo:Following ingestion via contaminated food, Listeria monocytogenes faces multiple hurdles through the human digestive system, thereby influencing its capacity to cause infection. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted mechanisms employed by L. monocytogenes to overcome gastrointestinal hurdles and interact with the host's microbiota, facing chemical and physical barriers such as saliva, stomach acidity, bile salts and mechanical clearance. Proposed evasion strategies will be highlighted, exploring the bacteriocins produced by L. monocytogenes, such as the well-described bacteriocin Listeriolysin S (LLS), a bacteriocin that inhibits inflammogenic species – Lmo2776, and a phage tail-like bacteriocin, monocin. The competitive dynamic interactions within the gut microbiota, as well as the modulation of microbiota composition and immune responses, will also be explored. Finally, the adhesion and invasion of the intestinal epithelium by L. monocytogenes is described, exploring the mechanism of pathogenesis, biofilm and aggregation capacities and other virulence factors. Unlike previous reviews that may focus on individual aspects of L. monocytogenes pathogenicity, this review offers a holistic perspective on the bacterium's ability to persist and cause infection, integrating information about survival strategies, including bacteriocin production, immune modulation, and virulence factors. By connecting recent findings on microbial interactions and infection dynamics, this review incorporates recent developments in the field and connects various lines of research that explore both host and microbial factors influencing infection outcomes.
Autores principais:Oliveira, M.
Outros Autores:Barbosa, J.; Teixeira, P.
Assunto:Listeria monocytogenes Pathogenicity Gastrointestinal tract Microbiota interaction Food safety
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo original
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Idioma:inglês
Origem:Veritati - Repositório Institucional da Universidade Católica Portuguesa

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