Lactobacillus acidophilus 30SC

Lactobacillus_acidophilus
Names Lactobacillus acidophilus 30SC
Accession numbers NC_015213, NC_015214, NC_015218
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 acidophilus is part of the human oral, gastrointestinal, and vaginal microbial flora. This organism has been studied for its ability to help the human gut maintain its natural microbial community. Strains of this organism are also used in the production of yogurt, cheese and other fermented foods. Lactobacillus acidophilus (strain 30SC) is a probiotic Gram-positive bacterium isolated from swine intestine showing strong acid tolerance and bile resistance. L. acidophilus 30SC produces a bacteriocin that is active over a wide range of pH range and inhibits many gram-positive pathogenic strains. It can be utilized as a potential probiotic culture incorporated in dairy foods and dietary supplements. (Adapted from PMID: 21478365 and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/genomeprj?Db=genomeprj&cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=53145). (EBI Integr8)
Taxonomy
Kingdom:Bacteria
Phylum:Firmicutes
Class:Bacilli
Order:Lactobacillales
Family:Lactobacillaceae
Genus:Lactobacillus
Species:acidophilus
Strain 30SC
Complete Yes
Sequencing centre (10-MAR-2011) National Center for Biotechnology Information, NIH, Bethesda, MD 20894, USA
(28-FEB-2011) Computational and Synthetic Biology Laboratory, Korea University, Anam Campus, Anam-dong 5-ga,
Sequencing quality Level 6: Finished
Sequencing depth NA
Sequencing method NA
Isolation site swine instestine
Isolation country Korea
Number of replicons 3
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 Sus Scrofa
Cell arrangement NA
Sporulation NA
Metabolism NA
Energy source NA
Diseases NA
Pathogenicity No