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2025 , Vol. 51 >Issue 21: 400 - 408

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.043199

Research progress on plant-derived antibacterial active components and action mechanisms against Listeria monocytogenes

  • XU Xin ,
  • ZHANG Ai ,
  • GUO Yandong ,
  • WANG Yanjiao ,
  • YANG Shaoxiong ,
  • YIN Jianzhong ,
  • MI Fei
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  • 1(Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Public Health and Biosafety,Kunming 650500,China)
    2(School of Public Health,Kunming Medical University,Kunming 650500,China)
    3(School of Basic Medical Sciences, Baoshan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine,Baoshan 678000,China)

Received date: 2025-05-03

  Revised date: 2025-06-29

  Online published: 2025-11-21

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Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is a major food-borne pathogen, with a significant threat to food safety and public health.Natural plant-derived antibacterial active components have the excellent efficacy in inhibiting the growth and proliferation of LM, and can respectively inhibit the formation of LM biofilms, interfere with the expression of its virulence factors, suppress cell metabolism and cut off energy supply.Compared with traditional synthetic or chemical bactericides, plant-derived antibacterial active substances have the advantages of being environmentally friendly, highly safe, and biodegradable, with a promising application prospect in food preservation, processing, and public health.This paper first summarized and classified the plant-derived antibacterial active components of LM and their antibacterial activities.Then, it systematically explored the mechanism of action of these components on LM from multiple aspects, such as bacterial biofilm function, cytoplasmic metabolism, and virulence factors.Furthermore, it provides an outlook on the future research, development, and utilization of plant-derived natural antibacterial agents.

Key words： Listeria monocytogenes; plant-derived antibacterial active components; antibacterial mechanisms; biofilm; virulence factors

Cite this article

XU Xin , ZHANG Ai , GUO Yandong , WANG Yanjiao , YANG Shaoxiong , YIN Jianzhong , MI Fei . Research progress on plant-derived antibacterial active components and action mechanisms against Listeria monocytogenes[J]. Food and Fermentation Industries, 2025 , 51(21) : 400 -408 . DOI: 10.13995/j.cnki.11-1802/ts.043199

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