Comparative genome analysis of microbial strains marketed for probiotic interventions: an extension of the Integrated Probiotic Database.

ABSTRACT: Background: Members of the Bifidobacterium genus and lactobacilli are the most commonly used probiotics to promote human health. In this context, genome-based in silico analyses have been demonstrated as a fast and reliable tool for identifying and characterizing health-promoting activities imputed to probiotics. Methods: This study is an extension of the Integrated Probiotic Database (IPDB) previously created on probiotics of the genus Bifidobacterium, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of the genetic characteristics that contribute to the diverse spectrum of beneficial effects of probiotics. The strains integrated into this new version of the IPDB, such as various lactobacilli and strains belonging to the species Streptococcus thermophilus

SUBMITTER: Petraro S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11684986 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature