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John A Renye (PhD)
Dairy and Functional Foods Research
Microbiologist

Phone: (215) 233-6517
Fax: (215) 233-6795

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Projects
Reclaiming Value from Coproducts of Dairy Food Manufacture
In-House Appropriated (D)
  Accession Number: 441397

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Recovery of demulsified fat from waste ice cream - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
BlpU is a broad-spectrum bacteriocin in Streptococcus thermophilus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Qi, P.X., Steinberg, D.H., Mcanulty, M.J., Miller, A.L., Guron, G.P., Oest, A.M. 2024. BlpU is a broad-spectrum bacteriocin in Streptococcus thermophilus. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1409359.
Galacto-oligosaccharide production by Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus whole cells and lysates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guron, G.P., Hotchkiss, A.T., Renye Jr, J.A., Oest, A.M., McAnulty, M.J. 2024. Galacto-oligosaccharide production by Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus whole cells and lysates. Journal of Dairy Science Communications. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2024-0580.
Bacteriocin production by lactic acid bacteria using ice cream by-product as the fermentation substrate Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miller, A.L., Renye Jr, J.A., Oest, A.M., Liang, C., Garcia, R.A., Plumier, B.M., Tomasula, M.M. 2024. Bacteriocin production by lactic acid bacteria using ice cream by-product as the fermentation substrate. Journal of Dairy Science. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2023-24249.
The quorum sensing peptide BlpC regulates the transcription of genes outside its associated gene cluster and impacts the growth of Streptococcus thermophilus Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
McAnulty, M.J., Guron, G.P., Oest, A.M., Miller, A.L., Renye Jr, J.A. 2024. The quorum sensing peptide BlpC regulates the transcription of genes outside its associated gene cluster and impacts the growth of Streptococcus thermophilus. Frontiers in Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1304136.
Effect of alkaline pH values on physical and functional properties of edible films made from calcium caseinates Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Plumier, B.M., Akkurt, S., Bonnaillie, L., Yee, W.C., Ashby, R.D., McAnulty, M.J., Garcia, R.A., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, M.M. 2023. Effect of alkaline pH values on physical and functional properties of edible films made from calcium caseinates. International Dairy Journal. 151:105851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idairyj.2023.105851.
Antimicrobial activity of thermophilin 110 against the opportunistic pathogen Cutibacterium acnes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Mendez Encinas, M.A., White, A.K., Miller, A.L., Mcanulty, M.J., Yadav, M.P., Hotchkiss, A.T., Guron, G.P., Oest, A.M., Martinez, K.G., Carvajal-Millan, E. 2023. Antimicrobial activity of thermophilin 110 against the opportunistic pathogen Cutibacterium acnes. Biotechnology Letters. 45:1365-1379. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10529-023-03419-2.
Differential behavior of Lactobacillus helveticus B1929 and ATCC 15009 on the hydrolysis and angiotensin-I-converting enzyme inhibition activity of fermented ultra-high-temperature milk and nonfat dried milk powder Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Guron, G.P., Qi, P.X., Mcanulty, M.J., Renye Jr, J.A., Miller, A.L., Oest, A.M., Wickham, E.D., Harron, A.F. 2023. Differential behavior of Lactobacillus helveticus B1929 and ATCC 15009 on the hydrolysis and angiotensin-I-converting enzyme inhibition activity of fermented ultra-high-temperature milk and nonfat dried milk powder. Journal of Dairy Science. 106(7):4502-4515. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2022-22842.
Arabinoxylans and cross-linked arabinoxylans: Fermentation and potential application as matrices for probiotic bacterial encapsulation Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mendez-Encinas, M.A., Carvajal-Millan, E., Simon, S., White, A.K., Chau, H.K., Yadav, M.P., Renye Jr, J.A., Hotchkiss, A.T., Rascon-Chu, A., Astiazaran-Garcia, H., Valencia-Rivera, D.E. 2022. Arabinoxylans and cross-linked arabinoxylans: Fermentation and potential application as matrices for probiotic bacterial encapsulation. Food Hydrocolloid for Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fhfh.2022.100085.
Cranberry arabino-xyloglucan and pectic oligosaccharides induce Lactobacillus growth and short-chain fatty acid production Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hotchkiss, A.T., Renye Jr, J.A., White, A.K., Nunez, A., Guron, G.P., Chau, H.K., Simon, S., Mclemore, C.A., Rastall, R., Khoo, C. 2022. Cranberry arabino-xyloglucan and pectic oligosaccharides induce Lactobacillus growth and short-chain fatty acid production. Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10071346.
Growth Competition between Lactic Acid Bacteria and Listeria monocytogenes during Meat Fermentation – A Mathematical Modeling Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Hwang, C., Liu, Y., Renye Jr, J.A., Jia, Z. 2022. Growth competition between lactic acid bacteria and Listeria monocytogenes during meat fermentation – A Mathematical Modeling. Food Control. 158(2022):111553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111553.
Encapsulation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG in Edible Electrospun mats from Calcium and Sodium Caseinates with Pullulan Blends Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Akkurt, S., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, M.M. 2022. Encapsulation of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG in Edible Electrospun mats from Calcium and Sodium Caseinates with Pullulan Blends. Journal of Dairy Science Communications. https://doi.org/10.3168/jdsc.2021-0173.
Characterization of an exopolysaccharide produced by Streptococcus thermophilus ZJUIDS-2-01 isolated from traditional yak yogurt Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Cao, F., Liang, M., Liu, J., Liu, Y., Renye Jr, J.A., Qi, P.X., Ren, D. 2021. Characterization of an exopolysaccharide produced by Streptococcus thermophilus ZJUIDS-2-01 isolated from traditional yak yogurt. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.10.055.
Identification of Lactobacillus strains capable of fermenting fructo-oligosaccharides and inulin Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., White, A.K., Hotchkiss, A.T. 2021. Identification of Lactobacillus strains capable of fermenting fructo-oligosaccharides and inulin. Beneficial Microbes. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9102020.
Thermophilin 110 inhibits growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Steinberg, D.H. 2021. Thermophilin 110 inhibits growth and biofilm formation of Streptococcus mutans. Current Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.btre.2021.e00647.
Partial Characterization of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Chinese agricultural products Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Huang, L., Goda, H., Abdel-Hamid, M., Renye Jr, J.A., Yang, P., Huang, Z., Zeng, Q., Li, L. 2021. Partial Characterization of Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Chinese agricultural products. International Journal of Food Properties. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2021.1900233.
Anti-listerial activity of thermophilin 110 and pediocin in fermented milk and whey Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ceruso, M., Liu, Y., Gunther, N.W., Pepe, T., Anastasio, A., Qi, P.X., Tomasula, M.M., Renye Jr, J.A. 2021. Anti-listerial activity of thermophilin 110 and pediocin in fermented milk and whey. Food Control. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.107941.
Probiotic characteristics of lactobacillus plantarum E680 and its effect on Hypercholesterolemic mice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zhen, Z., Wang, W., Yu, J., Chen, C., Chen, B., Liu, J., Firrman, J., Renye Jr, J.A., Ren, D. 2020. Probiotic characteristics of lactobacillus plantarum E680 and its effect on hypercholesterolemic mice. BMC Microbiology. 20:239 Pages 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-01922-4.
Complete genome sequences of bacteriocin-producing streptococcus thermophilus strains ST016 and ST109 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Needleman, D.S., Steinberg, D.H. 2019. Complete genome sequences of bacteriocin-producing streptococcus thermophilus strains ST016 and ST109. Microbiology Resource Announcements. 8:1-2. https://doi.org/10.1128/MRA.01336-18.
Characterization of the physical, microbiological, and chemical properties of sonicated raw bovine milk Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Renye Jr, J.A., Bucci, A.J., Tomasula, P.M. 2019. Characterization of the physical, microbiological, and chemical properties of sonicated raw bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 102:6928-6942. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2018-15775.
The effects of microfluidization on the physical, microbial, chemical, and coagulation properties of milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bucci, A.J., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, P.M. 2018. The effects of microfluidization on the physical, microbial, chemical, and coagulation properties of milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 101:1-12.
Complete genome sequence of Streptococcus thermophilus B59671, which naturally produces the broad spectrum bacteriocin thermophilin 110 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Needleman, D.S., Somkuti, G.A., Steinberg, D.H. 2017. Complete genome sequence of Streptococcus thermophilus B59671, which naturally produces the broad spectrum bacteriocin thermophilin 110. Genome Announcements. 5(45). https://doi.org/10.1128/genomeA.01213-17.
Characterization of starter-free Queso Fresco made with sodium-potassium salt blends over 12 weeks of 4 degrees C storage - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Tomasula, P.M. 2017. Characterization of starter-free Queso Fresco made with sodium-potassium salt blends over 12 weeks of 4 degrees C storage. Journal of Dairy Science. doi: 10.3168/jds.2016-12081.
Characterization of the indigenous microflora in raw and pasteurized buffalo milk during storage at refrigeration temperature by high-throughput sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, L., Renye Jr, J.A., Zeng, Q., Huang, L., Ren, D., Tang, Y., Yang, P. 2016. Characterization of the indigenous microflora in raw and pasteurized buffalo milk during storage at refrigeration temperature by high-throughput sequencing. Journal of Dairy Science. 99:7016-7024. doi: 10.3168/jds.2016-11041.
Characterization of Queso Fresco made with Na/K salt blends and stored for 12 weeks - (Abstract Only)
The character of Queso Chihuahua - (Book / Chapter)
Sodium reduction in starter-free Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Guo, L., Ren, D., Tomasula, P.M. 2016. Sodium reduction in starter-free Queso Fresco. Meeting Abstract. IDF Parallel Symposia. Programme and Abstracts. p. 134.
Short communication: Measuring the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity of an 8-amino acid (8mer) fragment of the C12 antihypertensive peptide Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paul, M., Phillips, J.G., Renye Jr, J.A. 2016. Short communication: Measuring the angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitory activity of an 8-amino acid (8mer) fragment of the C12 antihypertensive peptide. Journal of Dairy Science. 99(5):3263-3266. doi: 10.3168/jds.2015-10437.
Nisin-induced expression of a recombinant antihypertensive peptide in dairy lactic acid bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mechanism of resistance to macrolide-lincosamide-streptogramin antibiotics in Streptococcus thermophilus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Effect of a BlpC-based quorum-sensing induction peptide on bacteriocin production in Streptococcus thermophiles - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A. 2015. Effect of a BlpC-based quorum-sensing induction peptide on bacteriocin production in Streptococcus thermophiles. Journal of Food Research. 4(1):88-96. DOI: 10.5539/jfr.v4n1p88.
Effect of high pressure processing on reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tomasula, P.M., Renye Jr, J.A., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Kwoczak, R., Toht, M.J., Leggett, L.N., Luchansky, J.B., Porto Fett, A.C., Phillips, J.G. 2014. Effect of high pressure processing on reduction of Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco. Journal of Dairy Science. 97:1281-1295. DOI: 10.3168/JDS.2013-7538.
Bacteriocins of food grade lactic acid bacteria in hurdle technology for milk and dairy - (Book / Chapter)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2015. Bacteriocins of food grade lactic acid bacteria in hurdle technology for milk and dairy. Editors: Datta, N., Tomasula, P.M., Emerging Dairy Processing Technologies Opportunities for the Dairy Industry. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, The Atrium, Southern Gate, Chichester, West Sussex, PO198SQ.UK. Book Chapter. 1:267-290.
BlpC regulated bacteriocin production in Streptococcus thermophilus NRRL-B59671 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2012. BlpC regulated bacteriocin production in Streptococcus thermophilus NRRL-B59671. Biotechnology Letters. 35:407-412.
PROTEIN & SENSORY ANALYSIS TO CHARACTERIZE MEXICAN CHIHUAHUA CHEESES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Paul, M., Nunez, A., Van Hekken, D.L., Renye Jr, J.A. 2012. PROTEIN & SENSORY ANALYSIS TO CHARACTERIZE MEXICAN CHIHUAHUA CHEESES. Journal of Food Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13197-012-0868-8.
Molecular analysis of the bacteriocin-encoding plasmid pDGL1 from Enterococcus durans and genetic characterization of the durancin locus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, L., Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A. 2012. Molecular analysis of the bacteriocin-encoding plasmid pDGL1 from Enterococcus durans and genetic characterization of the durancin locus. Microbiology. 158:1523-1532.
Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.
Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Leggett, L.N., Tomasula, P.M., Van Hekken, D.L., Porto Fett, A.C., Shoyer, B.A., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Farkye, N. 2012. Effect of storage at 4 and 10 C on growth of Listeria monocytogenes in Queso Fresco. Journal of Food Safety. 32:236-245.
Molecular analysis of the glutamate decarboxylase locus in Streptococcus thermophilus ST110 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A., Steinberg, D.H. 2012. Molecular analysis of the glutamate decarboxylase locus in Streptococcus thermophilus ST110. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 39:957-963.
Vector-mediated chromosomal integration of the glutamate decarboxylase gene in streptococcus thermophilus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2012. Vector-mediated chromosomal integration of the glutamate decarboxylase gene in streptococcus thermophilus. Biotechnology Letters. 34:549-555.
Properties of durancin GL, a new antilisterial bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus durans 41D - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Du, L., Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A., Huo, G. 2012. Properties of durancin GL, a new antilisterial bacteriocin produced by Enterococcus durans 41D. Journal of Food Safety. 32:74-83.
Heterologous production of pediocin for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy foods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Garabal, J.I., Du, L. 2011. Heterologous production of pediocin for the control of Listeria monocytogenes in dairy foods. Food Control. 22:1887-1892.
Pilot-scale crossflow-microfiltration and pasturization to remove spores of Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) from milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tomasula, P.M., Mukhopadhyay, S., Datta, N., Porto Fett, A.C., Call, J.E., Luchansky, J.B., Renye Jr, J.A., Tunick, M.H. 2011. Pilot-scale crossflow-microfiltration and pasturization to remove spores of Bacillus anthracis (Sterne) from milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 94:4277-4291.
Use of high pressure processing to control Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco - (Abstract Only)
Tomasula, P.M., Leggett, L.N., Kwoczak, R., Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Toht, M.J., Mukhopadhyay, S., Porto Fett, A.C., Luchansky, J.B. 2011. Use of high pressure processing to control Listeria monocytogenes in packaged Queso Fresco [abstract]. American Dairy Science Association Abstracts. 94(1):480.
Characterization of microflora in Mexican Chihuahua cheese - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Van Hekken, D.L., Guerrero, P.V. 2011. Characterization of microflora in Mexican Chihuahua cheese. Journal of Dairy Science. 94:3311-3315.
Detection and transfer of the glutamate decarboxylase gene in Streptococcus thermophilus - (Abstract Only)
Genetic analysis of a novel plasmid encoded durancin locus in Enterococcus durans 41D - (Abstract Only)
Isolation of bacteriocin-producing staphylococci from Brazilian cheese - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brito, M.A., Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A. 2011. Isolation of bacteriocin-producing staphylococci from Brazilian cheese. Journal of Food Safety. 31:365-370.
Production of antilisterial bacteriocins by staphylococci isolated from bovine milk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Brito, M.A., Somkuti, G.A., Renye Jr, J.A. 2011. Production of antilisterial bacteriocins by staphylococci isolated from bovine milk. Journal of Dairy Science. 94:1194-1200.
Nisin-induced Expression of Pediocin in Dairy Lactic Acid Bacteria - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2010. Nisin-induced Expression of Pediocin in Dairy Lactic Acid Bacteria. Journal of Applied Microbiology. 108:2142-2151.
INSERTION OF A HETEROLOGOUS GENE CONSTRUCT INTO A NON-FUNCTIONAL ORF OF THE STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS CHROMOSOME - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2009. INSERTION OF A HETEROLOGOUS GENE CONSTRUCT INTO A NON-FUNCTIONAL ORF OF THE STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS CHROMOSOME. Biotechnology Letters. 31:759-764.
CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTILISTERIAL BACTERIOCINS PRODUCED BY E. FAECIUM AND E. DURANS ISOLATES FROM HISPANIC-STYLE CHEESES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Paul, M., Van Hekken, D.L. 2009. CHARACTERIZATION OF ANTILISTERIAL BACTERIOCINS PRODUCED BY E. FAECIUM AND E. DURANS ISOLATES FROM HISPANIC-STYLE CHEESES. Journal of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. 36(3):261-268.
CLONING OF MILK-DERIVED BIOACTIVE PEPTIDES IN STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A. 2008 Cloning of milk-derived bioactive peptides in streptococcus thermophilus. Biotechnology Letters. 30:723-730.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MICROFLORA ISOLATED FROM QUESO FRESCO RAW MILK AND PASTEURIZED MILK - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Renye Jr, J.A., Somkuti, G.A., Vallejo-Cordoba, B., Van Hekken, D.L., Gonzalez-Cordova, A. 2008. Characterization of the microflora isolated from queso fresco raw milk and pasteurized milk. Journal of Food Safety. 28(1):59-75.
CHARACTERIZATION OF THE MICROFLORA QUESO FRESCO FROM MEXICO - (Abstract Only)
Renye, J.A., Jr., Somkuti, G.A., Vallejo-Cordoba, B., Van Hekken, D.L. Gonzalez-Cordova, A.F. 2006 Characterization of the indigenous microflora present in commercial queso fresco from Mexico. (abstract) ADSA Annual Meeting. Paper No. T60. Journal of Dairy Science. 88(Suppl.l):180.
CHARACTERIZATION OF QUESO FRESCO CHEESES MANUFACTURED IN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES - (Abstract Only)
Van Hekken, D.L., Tunick, M.H., Renye Jr, J.A., Vallejo-Cordoba, B. Gonzalez, Cordova. 2006. Characterization of queso fresco cheeses manufactured in Mexico and the United States. (Abstract). American Dairy Science Association Ann Mtg. J Dairy Science. 89(Suppl. 1):313.