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Journal of Bacteriology, December 2000, p. 7083-7087, Vol. 182, No. 24
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Role of
B in Adaptation of
Listeria monocytogenes to Growth at Low
Temperature
Lynne A.
Becker,
Stefanie N.
Evans,
Robert W.
Hutkins, and
Andrew K.
Benson*
Department of Food Science and Technology,
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0919
Received 25 July 2000/Accepted 2 October 2000
The activity of
B in Listeria
monocytogenes is stimulated by high osmolarity and is necessary
for efficient uptake of osmoprotectants. Here we demonstrate that,
during cold shock,
B contributes to adaptation in a
growth phase-dependent manner and is necessary for efficient
accumulation of betaine and carnitine as cryoprotectants.
*
Corresponding author. Mailing address: Department of
Food Science and Technology, 330 Food Industry Complex, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68583-0919. Phone: (402) 472-5637. Fax: (402)
472-1693. E-mail: abenson1{at}unl.edu.

Paper no. 13140, Journal Series Nebraska Agricultural Experimental
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Journal of Bacteriology, December 2000, p. 7083-7087, Vol. 182, No. 24
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