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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.

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^* 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 Station, Lincoln, NE 69583-0919.

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