The University of Queensland

Isolation and evaluation of anti-Listeria Lactococcus lactis from vegetal sources

Ho, Van Thi Thuy, Dong, Anran, Lo, Raquel and Turner, Mark S. (2021). Isolation and evaluation of anti-Listeria Lactococcus lactis from vegetal sources. Listeria monocytogenes: methods and protocols. (pp. 243-257) edited by Edward M. Fox, Hélène Bierne and Beatrix Stessl. New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-0716-0982-8_19

Osmoregulation via cyclic di-AMP signaling

Turner, Mark S., Vu, Thu Ngoc Minh, Marcellin, Esteban, Liang, Zhao-Xun and Pham, Huong Thi (2020). Osmoregulation via cyclic di-AMP signaling. Microbial cyclic di-nucleotide signaling. (pp. 177-189) edited by Shan-Ho Chou, Nicolas Guiliani, Vincent T. Lee and Ute Römling. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-33308-9_11

Molecular mechanisms of stress resistance in Lactococcus lactis

Smith, William M., Dykes, Gary A., Soomro, Aijaz H. and Turner, Mark S. (2010). Molecular mechanisms of stress resistance in Lactococcus lactis. Current Research, Technology and Education Topics in Applied Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology. (pp. 1106-1118) edited by Antonio Méndez Vilas. Badajoz, Spain: Formatex Research Center.

Evaluation of the fermentation potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from herbs, fruits and vegetables as starter cultures in nut-based milk alternatives

Huang, Wenkang, Dong, Anran, Pham, Huong Thi, Zhou, Cailtin, Huo, Zhaotong, Wätjen, Anders Peter, Prakash, Sangeeta, Bang-Berthelsen, Claus Heiner and Turner, Mark S. (2023). Evaluation of the fermentation potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from herbs, fruits and vegetables as starter cultures in nut-based milk alternatives. Food Microbiology, 112 104243, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2023.104243

Cyclic-di-AMP signalling in lactic acid bacteria

Turner, Mark S, Xiang, Yuwei, Liang, Zhao-Xun, Marcellin, Esteban and Pham, Huong Thi (2023). Cyclic-di-AMP signalling in lactic acid bacteria. FEMS Microbiology Reviews. doi: 10.1093/femsre/fuad025

Lactobacillus helveticus: Health effects, current applications, and future trends in dairy fermentation

Chelladurai, Kobika, Ayyash, Mutamed, Turner, Mark S. and Kamal-Eldin, Afaf (2023). Lactobacillus helveticus: Health effects, current applications, and future trends in dairy fermentation. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 136, 159-168. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2023.04.013

Lactiplantibacillus plantarum as an adjunct culture exhibits antifungal activity in shredded Cheddar cheese

Prabawati, Elisabeth K., Turner, Mark S. and Bansal, Nidhi (2023). Lactiplantibacillus plantarum as an adjunct culture exhibits antifungal activity in shredded Cheddar cheese. Food Control, 144 109330, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109330

Heat, cold, acid, and bile salt induced differential proteomic responses of a novel potential probiotic Lactococcus garvieae C47 isolated from camel milk

Baig, Mohd Affan, Turner, Mark S., Liu, Shao-Quan, Shah, Nagendra N. and Ayyash, Mutamed M. (2022). Heat, cold, acid, and bile salt induced differential proteomic responses of a novel potential probiotic Lactococcus garvieae C47 isolated from camel milk. Food Chemistry, 397 133774, 133774. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.133774

Co-culture with Acinetobacter johnsonii enhances benzalkonium chloride resistance in Salmonella enterica via triggering lipid A modifications

Wilson, Annaleise, Fegan, Narelle and Turner, Mark S. (2022). Co-culture with Acinetobacter johnsonii enhances benzalkonium chloride resistance in Salmonella enterica via triggering lipid A modifications. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 381 109905, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2022.109905

Exploring lactic acid bacteria diversity for better fermentation of plant-based dairy alternatives

Huang, Wenkang, Wätjen, Anders Peter, Prakash, Sangeeta, Bang-Berthelsen, Claus Heiner and Turner, Mark S. (2022). Exploring lactic acid bacteria diversity for better fermentation of plant-based dairy alternatives. Microbiology Australia, 43 (2), 79-82. doi: 10.1071/MA22026

Potential probiotic Pediococcus pentosaceus M41 modulates its proteome differentially for tolerances against heat, cold, acid, and bile stresses

Baig, Mohd Affan, Turner, Mark S., Liu, Shao-Quan, Al-Nabulsi, Anas A., Shah, Nagendra P. and Ayyash, Mutamed M. (2021). Potential probiotic Pediococcus pentosaceus M41 modulates its proteome differentially for tolerances against heat, cold, acid, and bile stresses. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12 731410, 731410. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.731410

Comparison between cage and free-range egg production on microbial composition, diversity and the presence of Salmonella enterica

Wilson, Annaleise, Chandry, P. Scott, Turner, Mark S., Courtice, Jodi M. and Fegan, Narelle (2021). Comparison between cage and free-range egg production on microbial composition, diversity and the presence of Salmonella enterica. Food Microbiology, 97 103754, 103754. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2021.103754

Invited review: Characterization of new probiotics from dairy and nondairy products—Insights into acid tolerance, bile metabolism and tolerance, and adhesion capability

Ayyash, Mutamed M., Abdalla, Abdelmoneim K., AlKalbani, Nadia S., Baig, Mohd Affan, Turner, Mark S., Liu, Shao-Quan and Shah, Nagendra P. (2021). Invited review: Characterization of new probiotics from dairy and nondairy products—Insights into acid tolerance, bile metabolism and tolerance, and adhesion capability. Journal of Dairy Science, 104 (8), 8363-8379. doi: 10.3168/jds.2021-20398

An overview of microbial mitigation strategies for acrylamide: Lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and cell-free extracts: Microbial mitigation of acrylamide

Albedwawi, Amal S., Turner, Mark S., Olaimat, Amin N., Osaili, Tareq M., Al-Nabulsi, Anas A., Liu, Shao-Quan, Shah, Nagendra P. and Ayyash, Mutamed M. (2021). An overview of microbial mitigation strategies for acrylamide: Lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and cell-free extracts: Microbial mitigation of acrylamide. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 143 111159, 1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.111159

Cyclic di-AMP oversight of counter-Ion osmolyte pools impacts intrinsic cefuroxime resistance in Lactococcus lactis

Pham, Huong Thi, Shi, Wen, Xiang, Yuwei, Foo, Su Yi, Plan, Manuel R., Courtin, Pascal, Chapot-Chartier, Marie-Pierre, Smid, Eddy J., Liang, Zhao-Xun, Marcellin, Esteban and Turner, Mark S. (2021). Cyclic di-AMP oversight of counter-Ion osmolyte pools impacts intrinsic cefuroxime resistance in Lactococcus lactis. mBio, 12 (2) e00324-21, 1-18. doi: 10.1128/mBio.00324-21

Control of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat ham and fresh cut iceberg lettuce using a nisin containing Lactococcus lactis fermentate

Dong, Anran, Malo, Alesana, Leong, Mabel, Ho, Van T.T. and Turner, Mark S. (2021). Control of Listeria monocytogenes on ready-to-eat ham and fresh cut iceberg lettuce using a nisin containing Lactococcus lactis fermentate. Food Control, 119 107420, 107420. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2020.107420

Exopolysaccharide produced by potential probiotic Enterococcus faecium MS79: characterization, bioactivities and rheological properties influenced by salt and pH

Ayyash, Mutamed, Stathopoulos, Constantinos, Abu-Jdayil, Basim, Esposito, Gennaro, Baig, Mohammad, Turner, Mark S., Baba, Ahmad Salihin, Apostolopoulos, Vasso, Al-Nabulsi, Anas and Osaili, Tareq (2020). Exopolysaccharide produced by potential probiotic Enterococcus faecium MS79: characterization, bioactivities and rheological properties influenced by salt and pH. LWT: Food Science and Technology, 131 109741, 109741. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.109741

Future probiotic foods

Van Ho, T. T. and Turner, Mark S (2020). Future probiotic foods. Microbiology Australia, 41 (2), 58-60. doi: 10.1071/MA20017

Updates on understanding of probiotic lactic acid bacteria responses to environmental stresses and highlights on proteomic analyses

Mbye, Mustapha, Baig, Mohd Affan, AbuQamar, Synan F., El-Tarabily, Khaled A., Obaid, Reyad S., Osaili, Tareq M., Al-Nabulsi, Anas A., Turner, Mark S., Shah, Nagendra P. and Ayyash, Mutamed M. (2020). Updates on understanding of probiotic lactic acid bacteria responses to environmental stresses and highlights on proteomic analyses. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 19 (3), 1110-1124. doi: 10.1111/1541-4337.12554

Engineering Escherichia coli for propionic acid production through the Wood‐Werkman cycle

Gonzalez‐Garcia, R. A., McCubbin, T., Turner, M. S., Nielsen, L. K. and Marcellin, E. (2020). Engineering Escherichia coli for propionic acid production through the Wood‐Werkman cycle. Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 117 (1), 167-183. doi: 10.1002/bit.27182

The impact of commercial prebiotics on the growth, survival and nisin production by Lactococcus lactis 537 in milk

Almutairi, Batlah, Turner, Mark S., Fletcher, Mary T. and Sultanbawa, Yasmina (2020). The impact of commercial prebiotics on the growth, survival and nisin production by Lactococcus lactis 537 in milk. LWT- Food Science and Technology, 137 110356, 110356. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110356

Isolation, identification, and potential probiotic characterization of isolated lactic acid bacteria and in vitro investigation of the cytotoxicity, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities in fermented sausage

Alkalbani, Nadia S., Turner, Mark S. and Ayyash, Mutamed M. (2019). Isolation, identification, and potential probiotic characterization of isolated lactic acid bacteria and in vitro investigation of the cytotoxicity, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities in fermented sausage. Microbial Cell Factories, 18 (1) 188, 188. doi: 10.1186/s12934-019-1239-1

Onward and [K+]upward: a new potassium importer under the spell of cyclic di-AMP

Pham, Huong Thi and Turner, Mark S. (2019). Onward and [K+]upward: a new potassium importer under the spell of cyclic di-AMP. Journal of Bacteriology, 201 (10) e00150-19. doi: 10.1128/jb.00150-19

New insights into cooked rice quality by measuring modulus, adhesion and cohesion at the level of an individual rice grain

Yu, L., Witt, T., Rincon Bonilla, M., Turner, M. S., Fitzgerald, M. and Stokes, J. R. (2019). New insights into cooked rice quality by measuring modulus, adhesion and cohesion at the level of an individual rice grain. Journal of Food Engineering, 240, 21-28. doi: 10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.07.010

Anti-staling of high-moisture starchy food: effect of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and enzymes on mechanics of steamed-rice cakes

Ai, Jing, Witt, Torsten, Cowin, Gary, Dhital, Sushil, Turner, Mark S., Stokes, Jason R. and Gidley, Michael J. (2018). Anti-staling of high-moisture starchy food: effect of hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and enzymes on mechanics of steamed-rice cakes. Food Hydrocolloids, 83, 454-464. doi: 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2018.05.028

The impact of variable high pressure treatments and/or cooking of rice on bacterial populations after storage using culture-independent analysis

Yu, L., Muralidharan, S., Lee, N. A., Lo, R., Stokes, J. R., Fitzgerald, M. A. and Turner, M. S. (2018). The impact of variable high pressure treatments and/or cooking of rice on bacterial populations after storage using culture-independent analysis. Food Control, 92, 232-239. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2018.04.027

Enhanced uptake of potassium or glycine betaine or export of cyclic-di-AMP restores osmoresistance in a high cyclic-di-AMP Lactococcus lactis mutant

Pham, Huong Thi, Nhiep, Nguyen Thi Hanh, Vu, Thu Ngoc Minh, Huynh, TuAnh Ngoc, Zhu, Yan, Huynh, Anh Le Diep, Chakrabortti, Alolika, Marcellin, Esteban, Lo, Raquel, Howard, Christopher B., Bansal, Nidhi, Woodward, Joshua J., Liang, Zhao-Xun and Turner, Mark S. (2018). Enhanced uptake of potassium or glycine betaine or export of cyclic-di-AMP restores osmoresistance in a high cyclic-di-AMP Lactococcus lactis mutant. PLOS Genetics, 14 (8) e1007574, e1007574. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007574

Characterisation of Lactococcus lactis isolates from herbs, fruits and vegetables for use as biopreservatives against Listeria monocytogenes in cheese

Ho, Van Thi Thuy, Lo, Raquel, Bansal, Nidhi and Turner, Mark S. (2018). Characterisation of Lactococcus lactis isolates from herbs, fruits and vegetables for use as biopreservatives against Listeria monocytogenes in cheese. Food Control, 85, 472-483. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2017.09.036

Sustained Simultaneous Delivery of Metronidazole and Doxycycline From Polycaprolactone Matrices Designed for Intravaginal Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Pathak, Meenakshi, Coombes, Allan G. A., Ryu, BoMi, Cabot, Peter J., Turner, Mark S., Palmer, Cheryn, Wang, Dongjie and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2018). Sustained Simultaneous Delivery of Metronidazole and Doxycycline From Polycaprolactone Matrices Designed for Intravaginal Treatment of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 107 (3), 863-869. doi: 10.1016/j.xphs.2017.09.033

Modelling of thermal sterilisation of high-moisture snack foods: feasibility analysis and optimization

Ai, Jing, Witt, Torsten, Gidley, Michael J., Turner, Mark S., Stokes, Jason R. and Bonilla, Mauricio R. (2018). Modelling of thermal sterilisation of high-moisture snack foods: feasibility analysis and optimization. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 11 (5), 979-990. doi: 10.1007/s11947-018-2075-8

The genetic basis underlying variation in production of the flavour compound diacetyl by Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains in milk

Lo, Raquel, Ho, Van Thi Thuy, Bansal, Nidhi and Turner, Mark S. (2018). The genetic basis underlying variation in production of the flavour compound diacetyl by Lactobacillus rhamnosus strains in milk. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 265, 30-39. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2017.10.029

Structural and functional studies of pyruvate carboxylase regulation by cyclic di-AMP in lactic acid bacteria

Choi, Philip H., Vu, Thu Minh Ngoc, Pham, Huong Thi, Woodward, Joshua J., Turner, Mark S. and Tong, Liang (2017). Structural and functional studies of pyruvate carboxylase regulation by cyclic di-AMP in lactic acid bacteria. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114 (35), E7226-E7235. doi: 10.1073/pnas.1704756114

A genetic diversity study of antifungal Lactobacillus plantarum isolates

Dong, An-Ran, Thuy Ho, Van Thi, Lo, Raquel, Bansal, Nidhi and Turner, Mark S. (2017). A genetic diversity study of antifungal Lactobacillus plantarum isolates. Food Control, 72 (A), 83-89. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.07.026

Review of the effects of different processing technologies on cooked and convenience rice quality

Yu, L., Turner, M. S., Fitzgerald, M., Stokes, J. R. and Witt, T. (2017). Review of the effects of different processing technologies on cooked and convenience rice quality. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 59, 124-138. doi: 10.1016/j.tifs.2016.11.009

Encapsulation of Lactobacillus plantarum in porous maize starch

Li, Haiteng, Thuy Ho, Van Thi, Turner, Mark S. and Dhital, Sushil (2016). Encapsulation of Lactobacillus plantarum in porous maize starch. LWT - Food Science and Technology, 74, 542-549. doi: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.08.019

Culture-independent bacterial community profiling of carbon dioxide treated raw milk

Lo, Raquel, Turner, Mark S., Weeks, Mike and Bansal, Nidhi (2016). Culture-independent bacterial community profiling of carbon dioxide treated raw milk. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 233, 81-89. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2016.06.015

Stability of active prophages in industrial Lactococcus lactis strains in the presence of heat, acid, osmotic, oxidative and antibiotic stressors

Ho, Chun-Hoong, Stanton-Cook, Mitchell, Beatson, Scott A., Bansal, Nidhi and Turner, Mark S. (2016). Stability of active prophages in industrial Lactococcus lactis strains in the presence of heat, acid, osmotic, oxidative and antibiotic stressors. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 220, 26-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.12.012

Cyclic-di-AMP synthesis by the diadenylate cyclase CdaA is modulated by the peptidoglycan biosynthesis enzyme GlmM in Lactococcus lactis

Zhu, Yan, Pham, Thi Huong, Nhiep, Thi Hanh Nguyen, Vu, Ngoc Minh Thu, Marcellin, Esteban, Chakrabortti, Alolika, Wang, Yuanliang, Waanders, Jennifer, Lo, Raquel, Huston, Wilhelmina M., Bansal, Nidhi, Nielsen, Lars K., Liang, Zhao-Xun and Turner, Mark S. (2016). Cyclic-di-AMP synthesis by the diadenylate cyclase CdaA is modulated by the peptidoglycan biosynthesis enzyme GlmM in Lactococcus lactis. Molecular Microbiology, 99 (6), 1015-1027. doi: 10.1111/mmi.13281

Inhibition of bacterial growth in sweet cheese whey by carbon dioxide as determined by culture-independent community profiling

Lo, Raquel, Xue, Tian, Weeks, Mike, Turner, Mark S. and Bansal, Nidhi (2016). Inhibition of bacterial growth in sweet cheese whey by carbon dioxide as determined by culture-independent community profiling. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 217, 20-28. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2015.10.003

Replenishing the cyclic-di-AMP pool: regulation of diadenylate cyclase activity in bacteria

Pham, Thi Huong, Liang, Zhao-Xun, Marcellin, Esteban and Turner, Mark S. (2016). Replenishing the cyclic-di-AMP pool: regulation of diadenylate cyclase activity in bacteria. Current Genetics, 62 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1007/s00294-016-0600-8

Evaluating the potential impact of proton carriers on syntrophic propionate oxidation

Juste-Poinapen, Natacha M.S., Turner, Mark S., Rabaey, Korneel, Virdis, Bernardino and Batstone, Damien J. (2015). Evaluating the potential impact of proton carriers on syntrophic propionate oxidation. Scientific Reports, 5 (18364) 18364, 18364. doi: 10.1038/srep18364

Investigation of polycaprolactone matrices for intravaginal delivery of doxycycline

Pathak, Meenakshi, Coombes, Allan G. A., Turner, Mark S., Palmer, Cheryn, Wang, Dongjie and Steadman, Kathryn J. (2015). Investigation of polycaprolactone matrices for intravaginal delivery of doxycycline. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 104 (12), 4217-4222. doi: 10.1002/jps.24652

The characterization of modified starch branching enzymes: toward the vontrol of starch chain-length distributions

Li, Cheng, Wu, Alex Chi, Go, Rob Marc, Malouf, Jacob, Turner, Mark S., Malde, Alpeshkumar K., Mark, Alan E. and Gilbert, Robert G. (2015). The characterization of modified starch branching enzymes: toward the vontrol of starch chain-length distributions. PLoS One, 10 (4) e0125507, 1-21. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0125507

Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas fluorescens SRM1, an isolate from spoiled raw milk

Lo, Raquel, Stanton-Cook, Mitchell J., Beatson, Scott A., Turner, Mark S. and Bansal, Nidhi (2015). Draft genome sequence of Pseudomonas fluorescens SRM1, an isolate from spoiled raw milk. Genome Announcements, 3 (2) e00138-15, 1-2. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00138-15

Isolation of lactic acid bacteria with antifungal activity against the common cheese spoilage mould Penicillium commune and their potential as biopreservatives in cheese

Cheong, Elsie Y. L., Sandhu, Amrita, Jayabalan, Jayaram, Kieu Le, Thu Thi, Nhiep, Nguyen Thi, My Ho, Huong Thi, Zwielehner, Jutta, Bansal, Nidhi and Turner, Mark S. (2014). Isolation of lactic acid bacteria with antifungal activity against the common cheese spoilage mould Penicillium commune and their potential as biopreservatives in cheese. Food Control, 46, 91-97. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2014.05.011

Hypervariable pili and flagella genes provide suitable new targets for DNA high-resolution melt-based genotyping of dairy Geobacillus spp.

Chauhan, Kanika, Seale, R. Brent, Deeth, Hilton C. and Turner, Mark S. (2014). Hypervariable pili and flagella genes provide suitable new targets for DNA high-resolution melt-based genotyping of dairy Geobacillus spp.. Journal of Food Protection, 77 (10), 1715-1722. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-14-115

Draft genome comparison of representatives of the three dominant genotype groups of dairy Bacillus licheniformis Strains

Dhakal, Rajat, Seale, R. Brent, Deeth, Hilton C., Craven, Heather and Turner, Mark S. (2014). Draft genome comparison of representatives of the three dominant genotype groups of dairy Bacillus licheniformis Strains. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 80 (11), 3453-3462. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00065-14

The potential for production of freeze-dried oral vaccines using alginate hydrogel microspheres as protein carriers

Hariyadi, D. M., Ma, Y., Wang, Y., Bostrom, T., Malouf, J., Turner, M. S., Bhandari, B. and Coombes, A. G. A. (2014). The potential for production of freeze-dried oral vaccines using alginate hydrogel microspheres as protein carriers. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 24 (2), 178-184. doi: 10.1016/S1773-2247(14)50029-9

The Viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM Following Double Encapsulation in Alginate and Maltodextrin

Sohail, Asma, Turner, Mark S., Coombes, Allan and Bhandari, Bhesh (2013). The Viability of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM Following Double Encapsulation in Alginate and Maltodextrin. Food and Bioprocess Technology, 6 (10), 2763-2769. doi: 10.1007/s11947-012-0938-y

Genetic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from food processing facilities before and after postcook chiller heat treatment

Eglezos, Sofroni, Dykes, Gary A., Huang, Bixing, Turner, Mark S. and Seale, Richard (2013). Genetic characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolates from food processing facilities before and after postcook chiller heat treatment. Journal of Food Protection, 76 (8), 1466-1470. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-12-523

Development of intra-vaginal matrices from polycaprolactone for sustained release of antimicrobial agents

Dang, Nhung T. T., Turner, Mark S. and Coombes, Allan G. A. (2013). Development of intra-vaginal matrices from polycaprolactone for sustained release of antimicrobial agents. Journal of Biomaterials Applications, 28 (1), 74-83. doi: 10.1177/0885328212437393

Rapid identification of dairy mesophilic and thermophilic sporeforming bacteria using DNA high resolution melt analysis of variable 16S rDNA regions

Chauhan, Kanika, Dhakal, Rajat, Seale, R. Brent, Deeth, Hilton C., Pillidge, Christopher J., Powell, Ian B., Craven, Heather and Turner, Mark S. (2013). Rapid identification of dairy mesophilic and thermophilic sporeforming bacteria using DNA high resolution melt analysis of variable 16S rDNA regions. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 165 (2), 175-183. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2013.05.007

Genotyping of dairy Bacillus licheniformis isolates by high resolution melt analysis of multiple variable number tandem repeat loci

Dhakal, Rajat, Chauhan, Kanika, Seale, R. Brent, Deeth, Hilton C., Pillidge, Christopher J., Powell, Ian B., Craven, Heather and Turner, Mark S. (2013). Genotyping of dairy Bacillus licheniformis isolates by high resolution melt analysis of multiple variable number tandem repeat loci. Food Microbiology, 34 (2), 344-351. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2013.01.006

Role of capsular polysaccharides and lipooligosaccharides in campylobacter surface properties, autoagglutination, and attachment to abiotic surfaces

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Barlow, Robert S., Fegan, Narelle, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2013). Role of capsular polysaccharides and lipooligosaccharides in campylobacter surface properties, autoagglutination, and attachment to abiotic surfaces. Foodborne Pathogens and Disease, 10 (6), 506-513. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2012.1365

Solution structure of the PAS domain of a thermophilic YybT protein homolog reveals a potential ligand-binding site

Tan, Edward, Rao, Feng, Pasunooti, Swathi, Thi Huong Pham, Soehano, Ishin, Turner, Mark S., Liew, Chong Wai, Lescar, Julien, Pervushin, Konstantin and Liang, Zhao-Xun (2013). Solution structure of the PAS domain of a thermophilic YybT protein homolog reveals a potential ligand-binding site. Journal of Biological Chemistry, 288 (17), 11949-11959. doi: 10.1074/jbc.M112.437764

Heat resistance and salt Hypersensitivity in Lactococcus lactis due to spontaneous mutation of llmg_1816 (gdpP) induced by high-temperature growth

Smith, William M., Pham, Thi Huong, Lei, Lin, Dou, Junchao, Soomro, Aijaz H., Beatson, Scott A., Dykes, Gary A. and Turner, Mark S. (2012). Heat resistance and salt Hypersensitivity in Lactococcus lactis due to spontaneous mutation of llmg_1816 (gdpP) induced by high-temperature growth. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78 (21), 7753-7759. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02316-12

Genotyping of present-day and historical Geobacillus species isolates from milk powders by high-resolution melt analysis of multiple variable-number tandem-repeat loci

Seale, R. Brent, Dhakal, Rajat, Chauhan, Kanika, Craven, Heather M., Deeth, Hilton C., Pillidge, Christopher J., Powell, Ian B. and Turner, Mark S. (2012). Genotyping of present-day and historical Geobacillus species isolates from milk powders by high-resolution melt analysis of multiple variable-number tandem-repeat loci. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 78 (19), 7090-7097. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01817-12

Evaluation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM encapsulated using a novel impinging aerosol method in fruit food products

Sohail, Asma, Turner, Mark S., Prabawati, Elisabeth Kartika, Coombes, Allan G. A. and Bhandari, Bhesh (2012). Evaluation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM encapsulated using a novel impinging aerosol method in fruit food products. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 157 (2), 162-166. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2012.04.025

Direct encapsulation of small molecule hydrophilic and hydrophobic actives in alginate microspheres using a novel impinging aerosols method

Sohail, A., Bhandari, B., Turner, M. S. and Coombes, A. G. A. (2012). Direct encapsulation of small molecule hydrophilic and hydrophobic actives in alginate microspheres using a novel impinging aerosols method. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 22 (2), 139-143. doi: 10.1016/S1773-2247(12)50018-3

Effects of a Lactobacillus reuteri BR11 mutant deficient in the cystine-transport system in a rat model of inflammatory bowel disease

Atkins, Haydn L., Geier, Mark S., Prisciandaro, Luca D., Pattanaik, Ashok K., Forder, Rebecca E. A., Turner, Mark S. and Howarth, Gordon S. (2012). Effects of a Lactobacillus reuteri BR11 mutant deficient in the cystine-transport system in a rat model of inflammatory bowel disease. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 57 (3), 713-719. doi: 10.1007/s10620-011-1943-0

Purified 1 ' acetoxychavicol acetate (1 ' ACA) from galangal spice affects membrane fatty acid composition and triggers a cell envelope stress response in Staphylococcus aureus

Weerakkody, Nimsha S., Smith, William M., Mikkelsen, Deirdre, Waanders, Jennifer, Kerven, Graham, Caffin, Nola, Dykes, Gary A. and Turner, Mark S. (2012). Purified 1 ' acetoxychavicol acetate (1 ' ACA) from galangal spice affects membrane fatty acid composition and triggers a cell envelope stress response in Staphylococcus aureus. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, 39 (3), 269-271. doi: 10.1016/j.ijantimicag.2011.11.010

Role of attachment to surfaces on the prevalence and survival of Campylobacter through food systems

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Fegan, Narelle, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2012). Role of attachment to surfaces on the prevalence and survival of Campylobacter through food systems. Journal of Food Protection, 75 (1), 195-206. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-11-012

What bacteria are living in my food? An open-ended practical series involving identification of unknown foodborne bacteria using molecular techniques

Prasad, Prascilla and Turner, Mark S. (2011). What bacteria are living in my food? An open-ended practical series involving identification of unknown foodborne bacteria using molecular techniques. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 39 (5), 384-390. doi: 10.1002/bmb.20532

Influence of cell surface hydrophobicity on attachment of Campylobacter to abiotic surfaces

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2011). Influence of cell surface hydrophobicity on attachment of Campylobacter to abiotic surfaces. Food Microbiology, 28 (5), 942-950. doi: 10.1016/j.fm.2011.01.004

Effect of Antimicrobial Spice and Herb Extract Combinations on Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Spoilage Microflora Growth on Cooked Ready-to-Eat Vacuum-Packaged Shrimp

Weerakkody, Nimsha S., Caffin, Nola, Dykes, Gary A. and Turner, Mark S. (2011). Effect of Antimicrobial Spice and Herb Extract Combinations on Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Spoilage Microflora Growth on Cooked Ready-to-Eat Vacuum-Packaged Shrimp. Journal of Food Protection, 74 (7), 1119-1125. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X.JFP-11-052

Quantification of acid-base interactions based on contact angle measurement allows XDLVO predictions to attachment of Campylobacter jejuni but not Salmonella

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Chia, Teck Wah R., Turner, Mark S., Fegan, Narelle and Dykes, Gary A. (2011). Quantification of acid-base interactions based on contact angle measurement allows XDLVO predictions to attachment of Campylobacter jejuni but not Salmonella. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 86 (1), 89-96. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2011.04.005

Influence of emulsion droplet size on antimicrobial properties

Buranasuksombat, Umaporn, Kwon, Yun Joong, Turner, Mark and Bhandari, Bhesh (2011). Influence of emulsion droplet size on antimicrobial properties. Food Science and Biotechnology, 20 (3), 793-800. doi: 10.1007/s10068-011-0110-x

Synergistic antimicrobial activity of galangal (Alpinia galanga), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and lemon iron bark (Eucalyptus staigerana) extracts

Weerakkody, Nimsha S., Caffin, Nola, Lambert, Lynette K., Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2011). Synergistic antimicrobial activity of galangal (Alpinia galanga), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and lemon iron bark (Eucalyptus staigerana) extracts. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 91 (3), 461-468. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4206

Survivability of probiotics encapsulated in alginate gel microbeads using a novel impinging aerosols method

Sohail, Asma, Turner, Mark, Coombes, Allan, Bostrom, Thor and Bhandari, Bhesh R. (2011). Survivability of probiotics encapsulated in alginate gel microbeads using a novel impinging aerosols method. International Journal of Food Microbiology, 145 (1), 162-168. doi: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2010.12.007

Diffusion loading and drug delivery characteristics of alginate gel microparticles produced by a novel impinging aerosols method

Hariyadi, Dewi M., Lin, Sharon Chien-Yu, Wang, Yiwei, Bostrom, Thor, Turner, Mark S., Bhandari, Bhesh and Coombes, Allan G. A. (2010). Diffusion loading and drug delivery characteristics of alginate gel microparticles produced by a novel impinging aerosols method. Journal of Drug Targeting, 18 (10), 831-841. doi: 10.3109/1061186X.2010.525651

In vitro antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected food-borne bacteria

Weerakkody, Nimsha S., Caffin, Nola, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2010). In vitro antimicrobial activity of less-utilized spice and herb extracts against selected food-borne bacteria. Food Control, 21 (10), 1408-1414. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2010.04.014

Salicylic acid enhances biocontrol efficacy of Rhodotorula glutinis against postharvest Rhizopus rot of strawberries and the possible mechanisms involved

Zhang, Hongyin, Ma, Longchuan, Turner, Mark, Xu, Huaxi, Zheng, Xiaodong, Dong, Ying and Jiang, Song (2010). Salicylic acid enhances biocontrol efficacy of Rhodotorula glutinis against postharvest Rhizopus rot of strawberries and the possible mechanisms involved. Food Chemistry, 122 (3), 577-583. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2010.03.013

Effect of temperature and contact time on Campylobacter jejuni attachment to, and probability of detachment from, stainless steel

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2010). Effect of temperature and contact time on Campylobacter jejuni attachment to, and probability of detachment from, stainless steel. Journal of Food Protection, 73 (5), 832-838. doi: 10.4315/0362-028X-73.5.832

Plasmid-borne bla(SHV) genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae are associated with strong promoters

Turner, M.S., Andersson, P., Bell, J.M., Turnidge, J.D., Harris, T. and Giffard, P.M. (2009). Plasmid-borne bla(SHV) genes in Klebsiella pneumoniae are associated with strong promoters. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 64 (5) dkp338, 960-964. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkp338

Volatile sulfur compounds produced by probiotic bacteria in the presence of cysteine or methionine

Sreekumar, R., Al-Attabi, Z., Deeth, H.C. and Turner, M.S. (2009). Volatile sulfur compounds produced by probiotic bacteria in the presence of cysteine or methionine. Letters In Applied Microbiology, 48 (6), 777-782. doi: 10.1111/j.1472-765X.2009.02610.x

Learning about foodborne pathogens: evaluation of student perceptions of group project work in a food microbiology course

Turner, M.S. (2009). Learning about foodborne pathogens: evaluation of student perceptions of group project work in a food microbiology course. Journal of Food Science Education, 8 (4), 81-87. doi: 10.1111/j.1541-4329.2009.00081.x

Cystathionine gamma-lyase is a component of cystine-mediated oxidative defense in Lactobacillus reuteri BR11

Lo, Raquel, Turner, Mark S., Barry, Daniel G., Sreekumar, Revathy, Walsh, Terence P. and Giffard, Philip M. (2009). Cystathionine gamma-lyase is a component of cystine-mediated oxidative defense in Lactobacillus reuteri BR11. Journal of Bacteriology, 191 (6), 1827-1837. doi: 10.1128/JB.01553-08

Methyl jasmonate enhances biocontrol efficacy of Rhodotorula glutinis to postharvest blue mold decay of pears

Zhang, H., Ma, L., Turner, M., Xu, H., Dong, Y. and Jiang, S. (2009). Methyl jasmonate enhances biocontrol efficacy of Rhodotorula glutinis to postharvest blue mold decay of pears. Food Chemistry, 117 (4), 621-626. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2009.04.054

Random Mutagenesis Identifies Novel Genes Involved in the Secretion of Antimicrobial, Cell Wall-Lytic Enzymes by Lactococcus lactis

Tan, Yu Pei, Giffard, Philip M., Barry, Daniel G., Huston, Wilhelmina M, and Turner, Mark S. (2008). Random Mutagenesis Identifies Novel Genes Involved in the Secretion of Antimicrobial, Cell Wall-Lytic Enzymes by Lactococcus lactis. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74 (24), 7490-7496. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00767-08

Inactivation of an iron transporter in Lactococcus lactis results in tellurite and oxidative stress

Turner, Mark S., Tan, Yu Pei and Giffard, Philip M. (2007). Inactivation of an iron transporter in Lactococcus lactis results in tellurite and oxidative stress. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 73 (19), 6144-6149. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00413-07

Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus Growth on Tellurite-Containing Media by Lactobacillus reuteri Is Dependent on CyuC and Thiol Production

Turner, Mark S., Lo, Raquel and Giffard, Philip M. (2007). Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus Growth on Tellurite-Containing Media by Lactobacillus reuteri Is Dependent on CyuC and Thiol Production. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 73 (3), 1005-1009. doi: 10.1128/AEM.02100-06

Activity of HIV entry and fusion inhibitors expressed by the human vaginal colonizing probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14

Liu, Janice J., Reid, Gregor, Jiang, Yonghou, Turner, Mark S. and Tsai, Che-Chung (2007). Activity of HIV entry and fusion inhibitors expressed by the human vaginal colonizing probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri RC-14. Cellular Microbiology, 9 (1), 120-130. doi: 10.1111/j.1462-5822.2006.00772.x

Antimicrobial activity of lysostaphin and a Listeria monocytogenes bacteriophage endolysin produced and secreted by lactic acid bacteria.

Turner, M. S., Waldherr F., Loessner M. J. and Giffard P. M. (2007). Antimicrobial activity of lysostaphin and a Listeria monocytogenes bacteriophage endolysin produced and secreted by lactic acid bacteria.. Systematic And Applied Microbiology, 30 (1), 58-67. doi: 10.1016/j.syapm.2006.01.013

Erratum: Peptide surface display and secretion using two LPXTG-containing surface proteins from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 (Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2003) 69, 10 (5855-5863))

Turner, Mark S., Hafner, Louise M., Walsh, Terry and Giffard, Philip M. (2005). Erratum: Peptide surface display and secretion using two LPXTG-containing surface proteins from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 (Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2003) 69, 10 (5855-5863)). Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 71 (3), 1675-1675. doi: 10.1128/AEM.71.3.1675.2005

BspA (CyuC) in L. fermentum BR11 is a highly expressed high affinity L-cystine-binding protein

Hung, J., Turner, M. S., Walsh,T. and Giffard, P. M. (2005). BspA (CyuC) in L. fermentum BR11 is a highly expressed high affinity L-cystine-binding protein. Current Microbiology, 50 (1), 33-37. doi: 10.1007/s00284-004-4408-2

Identification, characterisation and specificity of a cell wall lytic enzyme from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11

Turner, Mark S., Hafner Louise M., Walsh, Terry and Giffard, Philip M. (2004). Identification, characterisation and specificity of a cell wall lytic enzyme from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 238 (1), 9-15. doi: 10.1016/j.femsle.2004.07.008

Identification and characterization of the novel LysM domain-containing surface protein Sep from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 and its use as a peptide fusion partner in Lactobacillus and Lactococcus.

Turner, M. S., Hafner, L. M., Walsh, T. and Giffard, P.M. (2004). Identification and characterization of the novel LysM domain-containing surface protein Sep from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 and its use as a peptide fusion partner in Lactobacillus and Lactococcus.. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 70 (6), 3673-3680. doi: 10.1128/aem.70.6.3673-3680.2004

Peptide surface display and secretion using two LPXTG-containing surface proteins from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11.

Turner, M. S., Hafner, L. M., Walsh, T. and Giffard, P. M. (2003). Peptide surface display and secretion using two LPXTG-containing surface proteins from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11.. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 69 (10), 5855-5863. doi: 10.1128/AEM.69.10.5855-5863.2003

Cystine uptake prevents production of hydrogen peroxide by Lactobacillus fermentum BR11.

Hung, J., Cooper, D., Turner, M. S., Walsh, T. and Giffard, P. M. (2003). Cystine uptake prevents production of hydrogen peroxide by Lactobacillus fermentum BR11.. Fems Microbiology Letters, 227 (1), 93-99. doi: 10.1016/S0378-1097(03)00653-0

Solid-phase amplification for detection of C282Y and H63D hemochromatosis (HFE) gene mutations

Turner, MS, Penning, S, Sharp, A, Hyland, VJ, Harris, R, Morris, CP and Van Daal, A (2001). Solid-phase amplification for detection of C282Y and H63D hemochromatosis (HFE) gene mutations. Clinical Chemistry, 47 (8), 1384-1389.

Implementation of probes for tracing chromosome segments conferring barley yellow dwarf virus resistance

Zhang, W., Carter, M., Matsay, S., Stoutjesdijk, P., Potter, R., Jones, M. G. K., Kleven, S., Wilson, R. E., Larkin, P. J., Turner, M. and Gale, K. R. (2001). Implementation of probes for tracing chromosome segments conferring barley yellow dwarf virus resistance. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 52 (11-12), 1389-1392. doi: 10.1071/AR01033

Mutations in multidrug efflux homologs, sugar isomerases, and antimicrobial biosynthesis genes differentially elevate activity of the sigma(X) and sigma(W) factors in Bacillus subtilis

Turner, M. S. and Helmann, J. D. (2000). Mutations in multidrug efflux homologs, sugar isomerases, and antimicrobial biosynthesis genes differentially elevate activity of the sigma(X) and sigma(W) factors in Bacillus subtilis. Journal of Bacteriology, 182 (18), 5202-5210. doi: 10.1128/JB.182.18.5202-5210.2000

Analysis of promoter sequences from Lactobacillus and Lactococcus and their activity in several Lactobacillus species

McCracken, Andrea, Turner, Mark S., Giffard, Phil, Hafner, Louise M. and Timms, Peter (2000). Analysis of promoter sequences from Lactobacillus and Lactococcus and their activity in several Lactobacillus species. Archives of Microbiology, 173 (5-6), 383-389. doi: 10.1007/s002030000159

Expression of Chlamydia psittaci- and human immunodeficiency virus-derived antigens on the cell surface of Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 as fusions to BspA

Turner, Mark S. and Giffard, Philip M. (1999). Expression of Chlamydia psittaci- and human immunodeficiency virus-derived antigens on the cell surface of Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 as fusions to BspA. Infection and Immunity, 67 (10), 5486-5489.

The bspA locus of Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 encodes an L-cystine uptake system

Turner, M. S., Woodberry, T., Hafner, L. M. and Giffard, P. M. (1999). The bspA locus of Lactobacillus fermentum BR11 encodes an L-cystine uptake system. Journal of Bacteriology, 181 (7), 2192-2198.

Identification and characterization of a basic cell surface-located protein from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11

Turner, M. S., Timms, P., Hafner, L. M. and Giffard, P. M. (1997). Identification and characterization of a basic cell surface-located protein from Lactobacillus fermentum BR11. Journal of Bacteriology, 179 (10), 3310-3316. doi: 10.1128/jb.179.10.3310-3316.1997

Processing of green seaweed (Ulva sp.) protein biomass to enhance consumer acceptance

Urlass, Saskia , Yates, Abbey , Dong, Anran , Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye , Winberg, Pia , Sultanbawa, Yasmina , Turner, Mark and Smyth, Heather (2022). Processing of green seaweed (Ulva sp.) protein biomass to enhance consumer acceptance. TROPAG International Agriculture Conference 2022, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 31 October-2 November 2022.

Fermentation of seaweed protein-rich biomass to enhance palatability for Western consumers

Urlass, Saskia, Yates, Abbey, Dong, Anran, Winberg, Pia, Sultanbawa, Yasmina, Turner, Mark and Smyth, Heather (2021). Fermentation of seaweed protein-rich biomass to enhance palatability for Western consumers. 4th Asian Sensory and Consumer Research Symposium, Online, 5-7 December 2021.

Influence of prior mode of growth on physiological properties of Campylobacter cells

Nguyen, Vu Tuan, Fegan, Narelle, Turner, Mark S. and Dykes, Gary A. (2012). Influence of prior mode of growth on physiological properties of Campylobacter cells. 12th Government Food Analysts Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 22-24 February 2011. Coopers Plains, QLD, Australia: Health and Food Sciences Precinct (HFSP).

A novel mutant probiotic and the effects on colonic inflammation in a rat model of colitis

Atkins, H., Geier, M. S., Turner, M., Forder, R. E. A., Pattanaik, A. K., Yazbeck, R. and Howarth, G. S. (2010). A novel mutant probiotic and the effects on colonic inflammation in a rat model of colitis. Australian Gastroenterology Week 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 20-23 October 2010. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2010.06450.x

Changes in pig ileal bacterial numbers upon exposure to grape seed extract

Wang, D. J., Turner, M. S., D'Arcy, B. R., Williams, B. A. and Ferruzi, M. G. (2010). Changes in pig ileal bacterial numbers upon exposure to grape seed extract. Nutrition Society of Australia 34th Annual Scientific Meeting (NSA2010), Perth, Australia, 30 November - 3 December 2010. Nutrition Society of Australia (NSA).