Lactobacillus crispatus ST1

Names Lactobacillus crispatus ST1
Accession numbers NC_014106
Background Lactobacilli are normal inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract of man and animals where they are widely considered to exert a number of beneficial roles including immunomodulation, interference with enteric pathogens, and maintenance of a healthy intestinal microflora. Historically, probiotic roles have been ascribed primarily to Lactobacillus acidophilus. The genus Lactobacillus presently comprises more than 50 recognized species of non-pathogenic bacteria which in addition to their probiotic effects are useful to human as indispensable agents for the fermentation of foods and feed. Lactobacillus crispatus (strain ST1) is a Gram-positive bacterium isolated from the crop of a chicken. L. crispatus displays a strong protein-dependent adhesion to the epithelial cells of the human vagina and has been shown to inhibit the adhesion of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli. It is also a member of the normal oral and gastrointestinal tract microflora. (Adapted from PMID: 20435723). (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Firmicutes
Class:Bacilli
Order:Lactobacillales
Family:Lactobacillaceae
Genus:Lactobacillus
Species:crispatus
Strain ST1
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (03-MAY-2010) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
(25-MAR-2010) Kankainen M., University of Helsinki, Institute of Biotechnology, PO Box 56 (Viikinkaari 5), FIN-00014,
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method 454
Isolation site crop of chickens
Isolation country NA
Number of replicons 1
Gram staining properties Positive
Shape Bacilli
Mobility No
Flagellar presence No
Number of membranes 1
Oxygen requirements Facultative
Optimal temperature NA
Temperature range Mesophilic
Habitat HostAssociated
Biotic relationship Free living
Host name Homo sapiens
Cell arrangement Chains
Sporulation NA
Metabolism NA
Energy source NA
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity No