Growth dynamics of Clostridium perfringens superdormant spores in cooked ground pork under synergic treatment of heat and hydrostatic pressure.

'Germination-inactivation' strategy is recognized as an effective approach for the control of C. perfringens spores. However, the presence of superdormant (SD) spores limits the implementation of 'germination-inactivation' strategy.

Effect of allyl isothiocyanate on the growth and virulence of Clostridium perfringens and its application on cooked pork.

The objective of this study is to explore the antibacterial action modes and virulence-inhibitory effects of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) against Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens). The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of AITC against vegetative cells of Cp 13124 was 0.

Anti-diabetic properties of Momordica charantia L. polysaccharide in alloxan-induced diabetic mice.

A water-soluble polysaccharide (MCP) was isolated from the fruits of Momordica charantia L., and the hypoglycemic effects of MCP were investigated in both normal healthy and alloxan-induced diabetic mice. MCP was orally administered once a day after 3 days of alloxan-induction at 100, 200 and 300mg/kg body weight for 28 day.