Genome Sequence and Characterization of <i>Lactobacillus casei</i> Phage, vB_LcaM_Lbab1 Isolated from Raw Milk.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Only a few Lactobacillus casei phages have so far been characterized. As several L. casei strains are part of probiotic formulations, bacteriophage outbreaks targeting these strains can lead to critical losses within the dairy industry. Materials and Methods: A new L. casei phage was isolated from raw milk obtained from a milking yard from the province of Buenos Aires. The phage genome was sequenced, annotated, and analyzed. Morphology was determined by electron microscopy and the host range was established. Results: Lactobacillus phage vB_LcaM_Lbab1 is a member of the Herelleviridae family and features a host range including L. casei/Lactobacillus paracasei and Lactobacillus kefiri str

SUBMITTER: Gradaschi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9041484 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature