Protein expression by Listeria monocytogenes grown on a RTE-meat matrix

Little is known about whether the growth of L. monocytogenes on a ready-to-eat (RTE) meat matrix has an impact on the bacterium's pathogenic capabilities. In this report, we examined protein expression by L. monocytogenes grown on RTE sliced turkey meat, using L. monocytogenes grown on brain-heart-infusion agar as a control. Total protein fractions of L. monocytogenes from both growth conditions were extracted and compared by two-dimensional gel...