biostudies-literatureUnknown15Tathode MS<h4>Introduction</h4>Many lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains are currently gaining attention in the food industry and various biological applications because of their harmless and functional properties. Given the growing consumer demand for safe food, further research into potential probiotic bacteria is beneficial. Therefore, we aimed to characterize <i>Pediococcus pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1, a LAB strain isolated from traditional fermented sausages from the Basilicata region of Southern Italy.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, we analyzed the whole genome of the <i>P. pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1 strain and performed <i>in silico</i> characterization to evaluate its applicability for probiotics and use in the food industry.<h4>Results and discussion</h4>The whole-genome assembly and functional annotFrontiers in microbiology1268216https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11024341biostudies-literatureWhole-genome analysis suggesting probiotic potential and safety properties of <i>Pediococcus pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1, a promising LAB strain isolated from traditional fermented sausages of the Basilicata region (Southern Italy).PMC11024341Salzano GCamele ITathode MSCaraglia MZappavigna SBonomo MGMang SMBocchetti MfalseWhole-genome analysis suggesting probiotic potential and safety properties of <i>Pediococcus pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1, a promising LAB strain isolated from traditional fermented sausages of the Basilicata region (Southern Italy).<h4>Introduction</h4>Many lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains are currently gaining attention in the food industry and various biological applications because of their harmless and functional properties. Given the growing consumer demand for safe food, further research into potential probiotic bacteria is beneficial. Therefore, we aimed to characterize <i>Pediococcus pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1, a LAB strain isolated from traditional fermented sausages from the Basilicata region of Southern Italy.<h4>Methods</h4>In this study, we analyzed the whole genome of the <i>P. pentosaceus</i> DSPZPP1 strain and performed <i>in silico</i> characterization to evaluate its applicability for probiotics and use in the food industry.<h4>Results and discussion</h4>The whole-genome assembly and functional annot2024-01-01T00:00:00Z20242026-05-23T03:18:28.403Z2026-05-23T03:08:09.008ZS-EPMC110243413863889510.3389/fmicb.2024.1268216