About this Research Topic
This research topic aims to explore the phage potential in the development of antibacterial strategies against foodborne pathogens. The main objectives include investigating the efficacy of bacteriophages in various stages of the food production process, understanding their role in phage therapy against major bacterial pathogens related to foodborne illnesses, and evaluating their use as sanitizers in the food industry. Additionally, the research will focus on the development of phage-based detectors targeted against foodborne pathogens and the optimization of phage delivery systems in the food industry. By addressing these questions, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how bacteriophages can be effectively integrated into food safety protocols.
To gather further insights into the application of bacteriophages in food safety, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following sub-themes:
- Bacteriophages in food safety at every stage of the food production process, in the so-called "farm to fork" approach
- Phage therapy of the main bacterial pathogens related to foodborne illness
- Bacteriophages as sanitizers in the food industry
- Phage-based detectors targeted against foodborne pathogens
- Phage delivery systems in the food industry
With this Research Topic we aim to explore the phage potential in the development of
antibacterial strategies against foodborne pathogens, welcoming the submission of Original Research Articles, Reviews, Mini Reviews, Methods, Perspective and Systematic Reviews.
Keywords: Bacteriophages, Food safety, Bacteriophages against foodborne pathogens, Phage biocontrol, Phage sanitization
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