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ArticleBMC genomics2024

Comparative genomic analysis of pathogenic factors of Listeria spp. using whole-genome sequencing.

Yumei Qi, Qing Cao, Xuehui Zhao, Changqing Tian, Tianhao Li, Wenjing Shi, Huilin Wei, Chen Song, Huiwen Xue, Huitian Gou

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Article in BMC genomics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Predicting Antibiotic Resistance inInternational journal of molecular sciences · 2025
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  2. Draft genome sequence ofMicrobiology resource announcements · 2026
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  3. Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026
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  6. Phage-Based Control ofViruses · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Yumei QiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Qing CaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Xuehui ZhaoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Changqing TianCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Tianhao LiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Wenjing ShiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Huilin WeiCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Chen SongCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Huiwen XueCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China.
Huitian GouCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Gansu Agricultural University, Lanzhou, 730070, China. gouht@gsau.edu.cn.

Funding

Gansu Agricultural University Youth Tutor Support Fund GAU-QDFC-2020-10Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province 20YF8-FA136National Key Research and Development Program of China 2019YFC1605705National Natural Science Foundation of China 31960726National Nature Science Foundation of China 32060822
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne pathogen known for causing listeriosis. To gain insights into the pathogenicity, genetic characterization, and evolution of various Listeria species, in vitro cell adhesion and invasion ability assays and whole-genome sequencing were performed using four Listeria strains isolated from livestock and poultry slaughterhouses. The four Listeria strains exhibited adhesion and invasion abilities in Caco-2 and RAW264.7 cells. Pathogenic Liv1-1 and Lm2-20 had higher adhesion ability, but non-pathogenic Lin4-99 was more invasive than Lm2-20 (p < 0.05). Genetic characterization revealed the presence of a single chromosome without plasmid across four strains with similar whole-genome sizes and G + C% content. Analysis of key pathogenic genes underscored the presence of multiple virulence genes among the four Listeria strains. In contrast, non-pathogenic Listeria lacked LIPI-1, LIPI-2, and LIPI-3 genes, which could possibly be the cause of their non-pathogenicity despite their in vitro cell adhesion and invasion abilities. Thus, genetic determinants of Listeria do not necessarily predict cell adhesion and/or invasive ability in vitro. This study presents a comprehensive comparative genome-wide analysis of four Listeria strains, offering invaluable insights into the pathogenesis of the Listeria genus.

Indexed as

Genome, BacterialListeriaVirulence FactorsWhole Genome SequencingAnimalsBacterial AdhesionCaco-2 CellsGenomicsHumansListeriosisMiceRAW 264.7 CellsVirulenceVirulence FactorsComparative genomicsListeria genusVirulence genes

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PMID39375592
PMCPMC11457443

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