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Yanhong Liu (PhD)
Molecular Characterization of Foodborne Pathogens Research
Research Microbiologist

Phone: (215) 233-6587
Fax: (215) 233-6581
Room 2100.2

600 E MERMAID LN
WYNDMOOR, PA 190388598
Projects
Molecular Characterization of Foodborne Pathogen Responses to Stress
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 430258
Molecular Characterization of Foodborne Pathogen Responses to Stress (BRIDGE)
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 439604
Identification of New Plant Extracts that Possess Anti-bacterial Activities and Investigation of the Modes of Action Using System Biology
Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (N)
  Accession Number: 434649

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Integration of transcriptomic and proteomic approaches unveils the molecular mechanism of membrane disintegration in Escherichia coli O157:H7 with ultrasonic field treatment Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
He, Q., Liu, Y., Liu, D., Guo, M. 2021. Integration of transcriptomic and proteomic approaches unveils the molecular mechanism of membrane disintegration in Escherichia coli O157:H7 with ultrasonic field treatment. Science of the Total Environment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.148366.
Compatibility of polymorphic locus sequence typing with Listeria and Salmonella environmental sampling tests - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dissemination of IncFII plasmids carrying fosA3 and blaCTX-M-55 in clinical isolates of Salmonella Enteritidis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Z., Chang, J., Xu, X., Zhou, M., Shi, C., Liu, Y., Shi, X. 2021. Dissemination of IncFII plasmids carrying fosA3 and blaCTX-M-55 in clinical isolates of Salmonella Enteritidis. Zoonoses and Public Health. 2021;00:1–9. DOI: 10.1111/zph.12825.
Complete genome sequence of Escherichia coli strain FEX669, a ColV plasmid-containing isolate from retail chicken meat Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elders, J., Liu, Y., Kanrar, S., Gehring, A.G., Sommers, C.H., Johnston, B.D., Johnson, J.R. 2021. Complete genome sequence of Escherichia coli strain FEX669, a ColV plasmid-containing isolate from retail chicken meat. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 10(8):e01340. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01340-20.
Molecular characterization of Cephalosporin-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 isolates carrying blaCTX-M from children with diarrhea Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, C., Zhang, Z., Xu, X., He, S., Zhao, X., Yan, C., Xiujuan, Z., Shi, C., Liu, Y., Zhou, M., Shi, X. 2021. Molecular characterization of Cephalosporin-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis ST11 isolates carrying blaCTX-M from children with diarrhea. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. https://doi.org/10.1089/fpd.2020.2878.
Anti-listerial activity of thermophilin 110 and pediocin in fermented milk and whey - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
A targeted sequencing assay for serotyping Escherichia coli using AgriSeq technology Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Elders, J., Fratamico, P., Liu, Y., Needleman, D., Bagi, L.K., Tebbs, R., Allred, A., Siddavatam, P., Suren, H., Gujjula, K., Debroy, G., Dudley, E.G., Yan, X. 2021. A targeted sequencing assay for serotyping Escherichia coli using AgriSeq technology. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2020.627997.
Genomic characterization of an extensively drug-resistant chicken-borne Salmonella Indiana isolate carrying an IncHI2-IncHI2A plasmid Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Z., He, S., Yang, B., Shi, C., Liu, Y., Shi, X. 2021. Genomic characterization of an extensively drug-resistant chicken-borne Salmonella Indiana isolate carrying an IncHI2-IncHI2A plasmid. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107761.
Evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for the detection of Salmonella spp. in terms of sensitivity and applicability Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Wang, Y., Zhang, M., Liu, Y. 2020. Evaluation of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for the detection of Salmonella spp. in terms of sensitivity and applicability. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. 3(2):5-5. https://doi.org/10.31487/j.JFNM.2020.02.03.
The inhibitory effect of plant extracts on growth of the foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceruso, M., Clement, J., Zhang, F., Huang, Z., Pepe, T., Anastasio, A., Liu, Y. 2020. The inhibitory effect of plant extracts on growth of the foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes. Antibiotics. 9(6) https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics9060319.
Draft genomic sequence of three Escherichia coli Sequence Type 131 isolates (H45, H43ii, and H43iii) from patients in Lagos, Nigeria Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yang, Y., Sommers, C.H., Adenipkun, E., Ceruso, M., Jackson, C.R., Woodley, T.A., Barrett, J.B., Hiott, L.M., Liu, Y., Frye, J.G. 2020. Draft genomic sequence of three Escherichia coli Sequence Type 131 isolates (H45, H43ii, and H43iii) from patients in Lagos, Nigeria. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 9:17. https://doi.org/10.1128//mra.asm
Development of a real-time LAMP assay for monofloral honey authentication using rape honey Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Y., Zhang, M., Wang, D., Zhang, Y., Jiao, X., Liu, Y. 2020. Development of a real-time LAMP assay for monofloral honey authentication using rape honey. CyTA - Journal of Food. https://doi.org/10.1080/19476337.2020.1749135.
Co-existence of mphA, oqxAB and blaCTX-M-65 on the IncHI2 plasmid in highly drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Indiana ST17 isolated from retail foods and humans in China Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Z., Yang, J., Xu, X., Zhou, X., Shi, C., Zhao, X., Liu, Y., Shi, X. 2020. Co-existence of mphA, oqxAB and blaCTX-M-65 on the IncHI2 plasmid in highly drug-resistant Salmonella enterica serovar Indiana ST17 isolated from retail foods and humans in China. Food Control. doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcontrol. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107269.
Synergistic effect of chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid with Fosfomycin in growth inhibition of a resistant Listeria monocytogenes strain Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, F., Zhai, T., Haider, S., Liu, Y., Huang, Z. 2020. Synergistic effect of chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid with Fosfomycin in growth inhibition of a resistant Listeria monocytogenes strain. ACS Omega. 5(13):7537-7544.
Natural flagella-templated Au nanowires as a novel adjuvant against Listeria monocytogenes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, R., Qu, Y., Qi, P.X., Sun, X., Liu, Y., Zhao, M. 2020. Natural flagella-templated Au nanowires as a novel adjuvant against Listeria monocytogenes. The Royal Society of Chemistry. Nanoscale. 12:5627-5635.
Effect of combination of oxyrase and sodium thioglycolate on growth of Clostridium perfringens under aerobic incubation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jia, Z., Liu, Y., Hwang, C., Huang, L. 2020. Effect of combination of oxyrase and sodium thioglycolate on growth of Clostridium perfringens under aerobic incubation. Food Microbiology. 89:103413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2020.103413.
The role of yoaE gene regulated by CpxR in the survival ability of Salmonella Enterica serovar Enteritidis in antibacterial egg white Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, X., Hu, M., Zhou, X., Liu, Y., Shi, C., Shi, X. 2020. The role of yoaE gene regulated by CpxR in the survival ability of Salmonella Enterica serovar Enteritidis in antibacterial egg white. mSphere. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00638-19. https://doi.org/10.1128/mSphere.00638-19.
Development of a real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay and visual LAMP assay for detection of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Yu, J., Wang, Y., Zhang, M., Li, P., Liu, M., Liu, Y. 2019. Development of a real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay and visual LAMP assay for detection of African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV). Journal of Virological Methods. 27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jviromet.2019.113775.
Characterization of the role of ybgC in lysozyme resistance of Salmonella Enteritidis Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Qin, X., Dong, R., He, S., Zhou, X., Zhang, Z., Cui, Y., Shi, C., Liu, Y., Shi, X. 2019. Characterization of the role of ybgC in lysozyme resistance of Salmonella Enteritidis. Food Control. 109:106732. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.106732.
Detection of cassava component in sweet potato noodles by real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (Real-time LAMP) method Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Wang, Y., Zhu, K., Shi, L., Zhang, M., Yu, J., Liu, Y. 2019. Detection of cassava component in sweet potato noodles by real-time loop-mediated isothermal amplification (Real-time LAMP) method. Molecules. 24(11), 2043. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules24112043.
Transcriptional equencing uncovers survival mechanisms of Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis in antibacterial egg white Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, X., Zhou, X., Jia, B., Li, N., Jia, J., He, M., He, Y., Qin, X., Cui, Y., Shi, C., Liu, Y., Shi, X. 2019. Transcriptional equencing uncovers survival mechanisms of Salmonella enterica serovar enteritidis in antibacterial egg white. mSphere. 4(1). https://msphere.asm.org/content/msph/4/1/e00700-18.full. pdf.
Draft whole genome sequence of seven L. monocytogenes strains with variation in virulence and stress responses Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Xu, A., Fratamico, P.M., Sommers, C.H., Rotundo, L., Boccia, F., Jiang, Y., Ward, T.J. 2018. Draft whole genome sequence of seven L. monocytogenes strains with variation in virulence and stress responses. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(13). https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01038-18.
Draft genome sequences of seven strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 with variation in their sensitivity to novobiocin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rotundo, L., Boccia, F., Fratamico, P.M., Xu, A., Sommers, C.H., Liu, Y., Bono, J.L., Pepe, T. 2018. Draft genome sequences of seven strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O111 with variation in their sensitivity to novobiocin. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 7(10). https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01030-18.
Antimicrobial activities of olive leaf extract and its potential use in food industry Reprint Icon ()
Liu, Y., Mckeever, L., Suo, Y., Jin, Z.T., Malik, N.S. 2018. Antimicrobial activities of olive leaf extract and its potential use in food industry. ACS Symposium Series. In: Fan, X., Ngo, H., and Wu, C.Natural and Bio-Based Antimicrobials for Food. 119-132.. https://org/doi/abs/10.1021/bk-2018-1287.ch006.
Transcriptomics analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by the ethylene inhibitor 1-methylcyclopropene Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bobokalonov, J., Liu, Y., Shahrin, T., Liu, L.S. 2018. Transcriptomics analysis on the regulation of tomato ripening by the ethylene inhibitor 1-methylcyclopropene. Journal of Plant Studies. 7(2):49-60. https://doi.org/10.5539/jps.v7n2p49.
Comparative transcriptome RNA-Seq analysis of Listeria monocytogenes with sodium lactate adaptation - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suo, Y., Gao, S., Baranzoni, G., Xie, Y., Liu, Y. 2018. Comparative transcriptome RNA-Seq analysis of Listeria monocytogenes with sodium lactate adaptation. Food Control. 91:193-201.
Galacto-oligosaccharide hydrolysis by genetically-engineered alpha-galactosidase-producing Pseudomonas chlororaphis strains Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solaiman, D., Ashby, R.D., Aneja, K., Crocker, N.V., Liu, Y. 2017. Galacto-oligosaccharide hydrolysis by genetically-engineered alpha-galactosidase-producing Pseudomonas chlororaphis strains. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 12:213-218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2017.12.008.
LMOf2365_0442 encoding for a fructose specific PTS permease IIA may be required for virulence in L. monocytogenes Strain F2365 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Yoo, B., Hwang, C., Suo, Y., Sheen, S., Khosravi, P., Huang, L. 2017. LMOf2365_0442 encoding for a fructose specific PTS permease IIA may be required for virulence in L. monocytogenes Strain F2365. Frontiers in Microbiology. 8:01611.
Antimicrobial activity and inactivation mechanism of lactonic and free acid sophorolipids against Escherichia coli O157:H7 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, X., Ashby, R.D., Solaiman, D., Liu, Y., Fan, X. 2017. Antimicrobial activity and inactivation mechanism of lactonic and free acid sophorolipids against Escherichia coli O157:H7. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology. 11(C):176-182. doi: 10.1016/j.bcab.2017.07.002.
A multi-pathogen selective enrichment broth for simultaneous growth of Salmonella enteria, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella flexneri - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suo, Y., Gao, S., Xie, Y., Liu, Y., Qu, Y., Shen, Y., Zhou, C. 2017. A multi-pathogen selective enrichment broth for simultaneous growth of Salmonella enteria, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Shigella flexneri. Journal of Food Safety. doi:10.1111/jfs.12388.
Effect of environmental stresses on the survival and cytotoxicity of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoo, B.K., Liu, Y., Juneja, V.K., Huang, L., Hwang, C. 2017. Effect of environmental stresses on the survival and cytotoxicity of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Food Quality and Safety. 1(2):139-146. doi: 10.1093/fqsafe/fyx010.
Assessment of the antimobial activity of olive leaf extract against foodborne bacterial pathogens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., McKeever, L., Malik, N.S. 2017. Assessment of the antimobial activity of olive leaf extract against foodborne bacterial pathogens. Frontiers in Microbiology. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2017.00113.
Sensitivity of pathogenic and attenuated E. coli O157:H7 strains to ultraviolet-C light as assessed by conventional plating methods and ethidium monoazide-PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yan, R., Liu, Y., Gurtler, J., Fan, X. 2017. Sensitivity of pathogenic and attenuated E. coli O157:H7 strains to ultraviolet-C light as assessed by conventional plating methods and ethidium monoazide-PCR. Journal of Food Safety. doi: 10.1111/jfs.12346.
A systems biology approach to investigate the antimicrobial activity of oleuropein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, X., Liu, Y., Jia, Q., Lamacchia, V., O'Donoghue, K., Huang, Z. 2016. A systems biology approach to investigate the antimicrobial activity of oleuropein. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 43(12):1705-1717.
Advances in genoserotyping and subtyping of Escherichia coli ()
Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Liu, Y., Needleman, D.S., Baranzoni, G., Feng, P. 2016. Advances in genoserotyping and subtyping of Escherichia coli. Frontiers in Microbiology. 7:644.
Comparison of O-antigen gene clusters of all O-serogroups of Escherichia coli and proposal for adopting a new nomenclature for O-typing - (Abstract Only)
Needleman, D.S., Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Baranzoni, G., Liu, Y., Tebbs, R., O'Connell, C.D., Allred, A., Swimley, M., Mwangi, M., Kapur, V., Garay, J., Roberts, E.L., Katani, R. 2016. Comparison of O-antigen gene clusters of all O-serogroups of Escherichia coli and proposal for adopting a new nomenclature for O-typing. Meeting Abstract. [abstract] Association of Biomolecular Resources Facilities Meeting.
Comparison of O-Antigen gene clusters of all O-Serogroups of Escherichia coli and proposal for adopting a new nomenclature for O-Typing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Baranzoni, G., Liu, Y., Needleman, D.S., Tebbs, R., O'Connell, C.D., Allred, A., Swimley, M., Mwangi, M., Kapur, V., Raygoza Garay, J., Katani, R., Roberts, E.L. 2016. Comparison of O-Antigen gene clusters of all O-Serogroups of Escherichia coli and proposal for adopting a new nomenclature for O-Typing. PLoS One. DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0147434.
Effects of stresses on the growth and Cytotoxicity of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli in ground beef and spinach - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoo, B.K., Liu, Y., Juneja, V.K., Huang, L., Hwang, C. 2016. Effects of stresses on the growth and Cytotoxicity of Shiga-Toxin producing Escherichia coli in ground beef and spinach. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 1:1-7.
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from retail shellfish in Shanghai - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yu, Q., Niu, M., Yu, M., Liu, Y., Wang, D., Shi, X. 2016. Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Vibrio parahaemolyticus isolated from retail shellfish in Shanghai. Food Control. 60:263-268.
A comparison of in-house real-time LAMP assays with a commercial assay for the detection of pathogenic bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Wang, Y., Xiao, F., Guo, W., Zhang, Y., Wang, A., Liu, Y. 2015. A comparison of in-house real-time LAMP assays with a commercial assay for the detection of pathogenic bacteria. Molecules. 20(6):9487-9495.
Development of primer sets for loop-mediated isothermal amplification that enables rapid and specific detection of Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus agalactiae Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, D., Liu, Y. 2015. Development of primer sets for loop-mediated isothermal amplification that enables rapid and specific detection of Streptococcus dysgalactiae, Streptococcus uberis and Streptococcus agalactiae. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 12(6):5735-5742.
Growth characteristics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stressed by chlorine, sodium chloride, acid, and starvation on lettuce and cantaloupe Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Yoo, B.K., Liu, Y., Juneja, V.K., Huang, L., Hwang, C. 2015. Growth characteristics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) stressed by chlorine, sodium chloride, acid, and starvation on lettuce and cantaloupe. Food Control. 55:97-102.
Escherichia coli O-antigen gene clusters of serogroups O62, O68, O131, O140, O142, and O163: DNA sequences and similarity between O62 and O68, and PCR-based serogrouping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Yan, X., Needleman, D.S., Li, R.W., Wang, W., Losada, L., Brinkac, L., Radune, D., Toro, M., Meng, J. 2015. Escherichia coli O-antigen gene clusters of serogroups O62, O68, O131, O140, O142, and O163: DNA sequences and similarity between O62 and O68, and PCR-based serogrouping. Biosensors. 5:51-68.
Impact of sod on the expression of stress-related genes in Listeria monocytogenes 4b G with/without paraquat treatment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suo, Y., Liu, Y., Zhou, X., Huang, Y., Shi, C., Matthews, K., Shi, X. 2014. Impact of sod on the expression of stress-related genes in Listeria monocytogenes 4b G with/without paraquat treatment. Journal of Food Science. 79(9):1745-1749.
Comparison of different methods for isolation of bacterial DNA from retail oyster tissues - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhang, Q., Dai, M., Liu, Y., Zhou, M., Shi, X., Wang, D. 2014. Comparison of different methods for isolation of bacterial DNA from retail oyster tissues. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. 6(4):212-216.
Cloning, characterization, and heterologous expression of a novel glucosyltransferase gene from sophorolipid-producing Candida bombicola - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Solaiman, D., Liu, Y., Moreau, R.A., Zerkowski, J.A. 2014. Cloning, characterization, and heterologous expression of a novel glucosyltransferase gene from sophorolipid-producing Candida bombicola. Gene. 540:46-53. DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2014.02.029.
DNA sequence and analysis of the O-antigen gene clusters of Escherichia coli serogroups O62, O68, O131, O140, O142, and O163 and serogroup-specific PCR assays - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Yan, X., Needleman, D.S., Li, R.W., Wang, W., Losada, L., Brinkac, L., Rodune, D., Toro, M., Meng, J. 2014. DNA sequence and analysis of the O-antigen gene clusters of Escherichia coli serogroups O62, O68, O131, O140, O142, and O163 and serogroup-specific PCR assays. Meeting Abstract. March 22-25, 2014.
Non-labeled quantitative proteomic comparison identifies differences in acid resistance between Escherichia coli O157:H7 curli production variants Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gunther, N.W., Liu, Y., Nunez, A., Paul, M., Uhlich, G.A. 2014. Non-labeled quantitative proteomic comparison identifies differences in acid resistance between Escherichia coli O157:H7 curli production variants. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 11:30-37.
Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame Deletions in the phosphotransferase transport system (PTS) and analysis of their growth under stress conditions - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y. 2013. Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame Deletions in the phosphotransferase transport system (PTS) and analysis of their growth under stress conditions. Meeting Abstract. pp.6-7.
Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in the Phosphotransferase Transport System (PTS) and analysis of their growth under stress conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Ceruso, M., Jiang, Y., Datta, A.R., Carter, L., Strain, E., Pepe, T., Anastasi, A., Fratamico, P.M. 2013. Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in the Phosphotransferase Transport System (PTS) and analysis of their growth under stress conditions. Journal of Food Science. 78:1392-1398.
Gene expression profiling of a nisin-sensitive Listeria monocytogenes Scott A CtsR deletion mutant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Morgan, S.L., Ream, A.R., Huang, L. 2012. Gene expression profiling of a nisin-sensitive Listeria monocytogenes Scott A CtsR deletion mutant. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 40(5):495-505.
How does Listeria monocytogenes combat acid conditions? ()
Smith, J.L., Liu, Y., Paoli, G. 2012. How does Listeria monocytogenes combat acid conditions?. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 59:141-152.
Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in putative ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and analysis of their growth under stress conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Ceruso, M., Pepe, T., Cortesi, M., Gunther, N.W., Fratamico, P.M. 2012. Construction of Listeria monocytogenes mutants with in-frame deletions in putative ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters and analysis of their growth under stress conditions. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. 4(7):141-146.
Fermentation optimization and antioxidant activities of mycelial polysaccharides from Morchella esculenta using soybean residues Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gang, J., Fang, Y., Wang, Z., Liu, Y. 2013. Fermentation optimization and antioxidant activities of mycelial polysaccharides from Morchella esculenta using soybean residues. African Journal of Biotechnology. 12(11):1239-1249.
The expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and a putative ABC transporter permease is inversely correlated during biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes 4b G - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Suo, Y., Huang, Y., Liu, Y., Shi, C., Shi, X. 2012. The expression of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and a putative ABC transporter permease is inversely correlated during biofilm formation in Listeria monocytogenes 4b G. PLoS One. 7:e48467.
Growth kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage microorganisms in fresh-cut cantaloupe - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fang, T., Liu, Y., Huang, L. 2013. Growth kinetics of Listeria monocytogenes and spoilage microorganisms in fresh-cut cantaloupe. Food Microbiology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fm.2012.12.05.
Detection of foodborne pathogens using microarray technology - (Abstract Only)
Purification, characterization and decolorization of bilirubin oxidase from Myrothecium verrucaria 3.2190 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Han, X., Zhao, M., Lu, L., Liu, Y. 2012. Purification, characterization and decolorization of bilirubin oxidase from Myrothecium verrucaria 3.2190. Fungal Biology. 116(8):863-871.
Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Sokorai, K.J., Engemann, J., Gurtler, J., Liu, Y. 2012. Inactivation of L. innocua, S. Typhimurium, and E. coli O157:H7 on surface and stem scar areas of tomatoes using in-package ozonation. Journal of Food Protection. 75:1611-1618.
Genes that are involved in high hydrostatic pressure treatments in a Listeria monocytogenes Scott A ctsR deletion mutant Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Huang, L., Joerger, R.D., Gunther, N.W. 2012. Genes that are involved in high hydrostatic pressure treatments in a Listeria monocytogenes Scott A ctsR deletion mutant. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. 4:050-056.
pH fractionation and identification of proteins: comparing column isoelectric focusing vs liquid based focusing techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gunther, N.W., Paul, M., Nunez, A., Liu, Y. 2012. pH fractionation and identification of proteins: comparing column isoelectric focusing vs liquid based focusing techniques. Journal of Separation Science. 35(12):1399-1406.
Challenges of microarray applications for microbial detection and gene expression profiling in food ()
Liu, Y. 2011. Challenges of microarray applications for microbial detection and gene expression profiling in food. Journal of Microbial and Biochemical Technology. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/1948-5948.S2-001.
Gene expression profiling of a pressure-tolerant Listeria monocytogenes Scott A CtsR deletion mutant - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Ream, A.R., Joerger, R.D., Liu, J., Wang, Y. 2011. Gene expression profiling of a pressure-tolerant Listeria monocytogenes Scott A CtsR deletion mutant. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. DOI 10.1007/s10295-011-0940-9.
Detection by multiplex real-time PCR assays and isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 in ground beef - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Cray Jr, W.C., Narang, N., Medina, M.B., Liu, Y. 2011. Detection by multiplex real-time PCR assays and isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroups O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, and O145 in ground beef. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. DOI: 10.1089=fpd.2010.0773.
The structural characterization of the O-polysaccharide antigen in the lipopolysaccharide of Escherichia coli serotype O118 and its relationship to the O-antigens of Salmonella enterica O47 and Escherichia coli serotype O151 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maclean, L.L., Liu, Y., Perry, M.B. 2010. The structural characterization of the O-polysaccharide antigen in the lipopolysaccharide of Escherichia coli serotype O118 and its relationship to the O-antigens of Salmonella enterica O47 and Escherichia coli serotype O151. Carbohydrate Research. 345:2664-2669.
Escherichia coli serogroup O2 and O28ac O-antigen gene cluster sequences and detection of pathogenic E. coli O2 and O28ac by PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fratamico, P.M., Yan, X., Debroy, C., Bryne, B., Monaghan, A., Liu, Y., Bolton, D., Fanning, S. 2010. Escherichia coli serogroup O2 and O28ac O-antigen gene cluster sequences and detection of pathogenic E. coli O2 and O28ac by PCR. Canadian Journal of Microbiology. 56:308-316.
PCR Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145 in Food by Targeting Genes in the E. coli O145 O-Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Miyamoto, T., Liu, Y. 2009. PCR Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O145 in Food by Targeting Genes in the E. coli O145 O-Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 6(5):605-611.
Sporulation and germination gene expression analysis of Bacillus anthracis Sterne spores in skim milk under heat and different intervention techniques - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Ream, A.R. 2009. Sporulation and germination gene expression analysis of Bacillus anthracis Sterne spores in skim milk under heat and different intervention techniques. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 74(3):120-124.
Gene Expression Profiling of Listeria Monocytogenes Strain F365 during Growth in Ultrahigh-Temperature-Processed Skim Milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Ream, A.R. 2008. Gene Expression Profiling of Listeria Monocytogenes Strain F365 during Growth in Ultrahigh-Temperature-Processed Skim Milk. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 74(22):6859-6866.
Sequencing of the Escherichia coli O22 O Antigen Gene Cluster and Detection of E. coli Serogroups O22 and O91 by Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting Virulence Genes and the wzy Gene in the Respective O-Antigen Gene Clusters - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fratamico, P.M., Liu, Y., Debroy, C. 2009. Sequencing of the Escherichia coli O22 O Antigen Gene Cluster and Detection of E. coli Serogroups O22 and O91 by Multiplex PCR Assays Targeting Virulence Genes and the wzy Gene in the Respective O-Antigen Gene Clusters. Journal of Food Analytical Methods. 2:169-179.
A Retail Survey of Brazilian Milk and Minas Frescal Cheese, and a Contaminated Dairy Plant, To Establish The Prevalence, Relatedness, and Sources of Listeria monocytogenes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brito, J.R., Santos, E.M., Oliveira, M.M., Arcuri, E.F., Lange, C.C., Brito, M.A., Souza, G.N., Beltran, J.M., Call, J.E., Liu, Y., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2008. A retail survey of brazilian milk and minas frescal cheese, and a contaminated dairy plant, to establish the prevalence, relatedness, and sources of listeria monocytogenes. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Vol.74, No.15. pg 4954-4961.
Gene expression profiling of Listeria monocytogenes strain F2365 in UHT pasteurized skim milk - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y. 2008. Gene expression profiling of Listeria monocytogenes strain F2365 in UHT pasteurized skim milk. Meeting Abstract. P23.
DNA SEQUENCING, ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF SEROGROUP-SPECIFIC GENES IN THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O28AC AND O118 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Bumbaugh, A., Allen, J. 2008. DNA SEQUENCING, ANALYSIS, AND IDENTIFICATION OF SEROGROUP-SPECIFIC GENES IN THE ESCHERICHIA COLI O28AC AND O118 O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 5(4):449-457.
Molecular Characterization of the Escherichia coli Serogroup O117, O126, and O146 O Antigen Gene Clusters and Development of PCR Assays Targeting Serogroup O117-, O126-, and O146-Specific DNA Sequences - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M. 2007. Molecular Characterization of the Escherichia coli Serogroup O117, O126, and O146 O Antigen Gene Clusters and Development of PCR Assays Targeting Serogroup O117-, O126-, and O146-Specific DNA Sequences. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 21:295-302.
Diagnostic Methods for Food-Borne Pathogen Detection and Antimicrobial Resistance - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y. 2006. Diagnostic Methods for Food-Borne Pathogen Detection and Antimicrobial Resistance. Meeting Abstract. S02. pg. 62.
ESCHERICHIA COLI O ANTIGEN TYPING USING DNA MICROARRAYS - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2006. Escherichia coli o antigen typing using dna microarrays. {Abstract}. International Association of Food Protection. P3-54.
E. COLI O ANTIGEN TYPING USING DNA MICROARRAYS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2006. E. coli o antigen typing using dna microarrays. Molecular and Cellular Probes. 2006. 20:239-244.
CHARACTERIZATION, TYPING, AND DETECTION OF PATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI - (Proceedings)
Fratamico, P.M., Uhlich, G.A., Liu, Y. 2005. Characterization, typing, and detection of pathogenic escherichia coli. UJNR Food & Agricultural Panel Proceedings.
DETECTION OF ENTEROHEMORRHAGIC ESCHERICHIA COLI 0145 BY PCR TARGETING GENES IN THE E. COLI 0145 ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTER AND THE SHIGA TOXIN 1 AND SHIGA TOXIN 2 GENES - (Abstract Only)
Fratamico, P.M., Debroy, C., Miyamoto, T., Liu, Y. 2005. Detection of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli 0145 by PCR Targeting Genes in the E. Coli 0145 Antigen Gene Cluster and the Shiga Toxin 1 and Shiga Toxin 2 Genes. Association of Official Analytical Chemists. Abstract. Paper # P-611.
PCR ASSAYS FOR DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF ESCHERICHIA COLI SEROGROUPS O45 AND O55 TARGETING THE WZX AND WZY GENES IN THE O ANTIGEN GENE CLUSTERS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Debroy, C., Fratamico, P.M., Briggs, C.E., Kundrat, J., Roberts, E., Liu, Y., Davis, M. 2005. Pcr assays for detection and identification of Escherichia coli serogroups O45 and O55 targeting the wzx and wzy genes in the O antigen gene clusters. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. v. 71. p. 4919-4924.
NUCLEIC ACID-BASED METHODS FOR DETECTION AND ANALYSIS OF FOODBORNE PATHOGENS - (Proceedings)
Fratamico, P.M., Bagi, L.K., Liu, Y., Miyamoto, T. 2004. Nucleic acid-based methods for detection and analysis of foodborne pathogens. United States Japan Natural Resources Protein Panel. p. 348-353.
NUCLEIC ACID-BASED DIAGNOSTIC METHODOLOGIES ()
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Nucleic acid-based diagnostic methodologies. Book Chapter. Paper No. 6-TECH.
NUCLEIC ACID-BASED DIAGNOSTIC METHODS - (Abstract Only)
Liu, Y., Fratamico, P.M. 2004. Nucleic acid-based diagnostic methods. Meeting Abstract. P.AGFD168.
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