Understanding the Effects of Propionic Acid on Listeria monocytogenes Growth, Survival, and Virulence

Author(s)

Elizabeth A. Abrams, University of Dayton

Advisor

Yvonne Sun, Ph.D.

Department

Biology

Publication Date

4-2017

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes illnesses with a high fatality rate immunocompromised and elderly individuals. It colonizes the human intestine, which contains low levels of oxygen but high levels of fermentation acids. This work investigates how that environment affects various aspects of Listeria pathogenesis. Based on these results, we can ascertain whether propionate supplementation can be explored as an effective method of protecting individuals from Listeria infection.

Permission Statement

This item is protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S. Code) and may only be used for noncommercial, educational, and scholarly purposes.

Keywords

Undergraduate research

Disciplines

Biology | Life Sciences

eCommons Citation

Abrams, Elizabeth A., "Understanding the Effects of Propionic Acid on Listeria monocytogenes Growth, Survival, and Virulence" (2017). Honors Theses. 98.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/uhp_theses/98