Isolation, Characterization, and Comparative Genomics of the Novel Potential Probiotics from Canine Feces.

ABSTRACT: Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are commonly used as probiotics; however, not all LAB strains have the same beneficial effects. To successfully use LAB as probiotics in canines, LAB species should originate from the canine intestinal tract as they display host specificity. The objective of this study was to investigate the phenotypic and genomic traits of potential probiotic LAB isolated from canine fecal samples. Twenty LAB samples were evaluated for their potential probiotic characteristics including resistance to low pH, bile salts, hydrophobicity, auto-aggregation, co-aggregation, adhesion to epithelia or mucosa, and production of inhibitory compounds. Additionally, we evaluated their safety and other beneficial effects on canine health, such as DPPH free radical scavenging, and β-galactosi

SUBMITTER: Foongsawat N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10359844 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature