Publications by authors named "N Murru"
Background: Wild game meat has over the years gained popularity across the globe as it is considered a food source with high protein content, low fat content, and a balanced composition of fatty acids and minerals, which are requirements for a healthy diet. Despite this popularity, there is a concern over its safety as many species of wildlife are reservoirs of zoonotic diseases including those of bacterial origin, more so antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Methods: This study aimed to describe the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in mammalian wild game, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
One commercial production run of Provolone del Monaco - a long-ripened pasta filata cheese - was followed up to the end of ripening for a total of 20 samples. 371 LAB isolates were subject to genetic characterization followed by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The dominant species were Lacticaseibacillus casei/paracasei (19.
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- The study focuses on the Bagnolese sheep, a breed in Campania that produces milk for Pecorino Bagnolese cheese, and aims to analyze its milk production traits and the genetic impact of the DGAT1 gene.
- Researchers recorded milk quantity and assessed protein and fat content using specific methods, alongside genotyping to investigate genetic variations at DGAT1.
- Results indicated that Bagnolese sheep with the CT genotype at the g.5553 SNP of DGAT1 had higher fat and protein yields, suggesting this genotype could serve as a marker for improving milk production in the breed.
, along with various other pathogenic bacteria, may show resistance against a broad spectrum of antibiotics. Evaluating the extent of resistance in harmful microorganisms like holds significant importance in crafting novel therapeutic strategies to mitigate or combat the rise of infections stemming from antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The present work aims to investigate the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance among strains in meat products (n = 173), seafood (n = 54), dairy products (n = 19), sauces (n = 2), confectionary products (n = 1), ready-to-eat rice dishes (n = 1), and food-processing environments (n = 19).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDetection of pathogenic spp. in foods: polymerase chain reaction-based screening strategy to rapidly detect pathogenic , , and in bivalve mollusks and preliminary results.
Ital J Food Saf
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on developing a faster detection method for seafood-related pathogens, specifically three bacteria types, using multiplex real-time PCR, which is quicker than traditional culture methods.
- - Bivalve mollusks were tested by inoculating them with different concentrations of these bacteria, and the PCR method showed a high detection accuracy, matching results with the standard reference method.
- - The new PCR technique proved reliable for two of the bacteria types, while results for the third were promising but needed more investigation; this method could enhance food safety monitoring in seafood.