Complete genome sequence of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis CV56, a probiotic strain isolated from the vaginas of healthy women.

ABSTRACT: Lactic acid bacteria that exist in the urinogenital system play an important role in maintaining the health of the host. Here, we report the finished and annotated genome of a Lactococcus strain that was isolated from the vaginas of healthy women and shows probiotic properties, including nisin A production and adhesion to vaginal epithelial cells.

SUBMITTER: Gao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3133120 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature