Complete genome sequence of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BBMN68, a new strain from a healthy chinese centenarian.

ABSTRACT: Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum BBMN68 was isolated from the feces of a healthy centenarian living in an area of BaMa, Guangxi, China, known for longevity. Here we report the main genome features of B. longum strain BBMN68 and the identification of several predicted proteins associated with the ecological niche of longevity.

SUBMITTER: Hao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3021241 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature