Complete genome sequence of Lactobacillus fermentum CECT 5716, a probiotic strain isolated from human milk.

ABSTRACT: Lactobacillus fermentum is a heterofermentative lactic acid bacterium and is frequently isolated from mucosal surfaces of healthy humans. Lactobacillus fermentum CECT 5716 is a well-characterized probiotic strain isolated from human milk and, at present, is used in commercial infant formulas. Here, we report the complete and annotated genome sequence of this strain.

SUBMITTER: Jimenez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2937428 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature