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The genus Lactobacillus – a genomic basis for understanding its diversity

Claesson, Marcus J., van Sinderen, Douwe, O'Toole, Paul W.·2007·FEMS Microbiology Letters

Abstract

The genus Lactobacillus is a diverse group that includes many species used in food production and preservation. Some lactobacilli are considered probiotic, conferring health benefits upon the host. The heterogeneity of this genus poses challenges and opportunities when characterizing or exploiting individual strains. To date, 10 Lactobacillus genome sequences have been published, and at least 11 more sequencing projects are ongoing. These studies will dramatically improve one's understanding of metabolic processes, bioprocessing capabilities and potential roles in health and well-being of the Lactobacilli. This review describes the current status of Lactobacillus genome sequence projects, highlights the major findings and summarizes functional genomics or comparative genomics studies. The genomic basis for the unusual diversity of this genus is discussed, and the potential for comparative genomics to rigorously extend phylogenetic analysis of the Lactobacilli is described.

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Authors
Claesson, M. J., van Sinderen, D., & O'Toole, P. W.
Affiliations
University College Cork (IE)
Corresponding author
Claesson, Marcus J.
Venue
FEMS Microbiology Letters
Published
2007-04
Volume
269
Issue
1
Pages
22-28
ISSN
  • 0378-1097 (ISSN-L)
  • 1574-6968
OpenAlex
W2000034666
Cited by
154
References
57
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FWCI
1.10
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • FEMS Microbiology Letters (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
Science Foundation Ireland
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Microbiology › Reproductive tract infections research
Keywords
Lactobacillus, bacterial genome sequencing, comparative genomics, functional genomics, bacterial diversity, phylogenetic analysis, probiotics, metabolism
MeSH terms
Lactobacillus, Phylogeny, Genome, Bacterial, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Genomics, Biodiversity

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