Revealing the antibacterial mechanism of dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma and lactic acid synergy against <i>Pseudomonas fragi</i> based on molecular docking and oxidative damage.

ABSTRACT: Slaughter process of broiler is a major source of microbial contamination and chilling is one of the most important steps for carcasses' sterilization. However, limited research has focused on the carcasses' sterilization technology. Furthermore, the use of sodium hypochlorite in chilling operations can pose risks to human health. Therefore, we hypothesized that synergistic application of dielectric barrier discharge cold plasma (DBD) combined with lactic acid (LA) (DBD + LA) can effectively inhibit the growth of proliferation of specific spoilage bacteria in carcasses. Based on this hypothesis, this study first verified that Pseudomonas is the dominant genus responsible for chicken spoilage and that DBD + LA effectively inhibits its growth. Subsequently, the antibacterial mechanism

SUBMITTER: Li Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12906132 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature