Abstract
In this report we describe a ' Lactobacillus fermentum ' 3872 plasmid (pLF3872) not previously found in any other strain of this species. The analysis of the complete sequence of this plasmid revealed the presence of a gene encoding a large collagen binding protein (CBP), as well as the genes responsible for plasmid maintenance and conjugation. Potential roles of CBP and a chromosomally encoded fibronectin-binding protein (FbpA) in probiotic activity are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | FEMS Microbiology Letters |
| Volume | 362 |
| Issue number | 11 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jun 2015 |
Bibliographical note
Note: This is a pre-copyedited, author-produced PDF of an article accepted for publication in FEMS microbiology letters following peer review. The version of record ' Lactobacillus fermentum ' 3872 genome sequencing reveals plasmid and chromosomal genes potentially involved in a probiotic activity. FEMS microbiology letters, 362(11), is available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnv068.Keywords
- Biological sciences
- Lactobacillus fermentum
- adhesion
- collagen binding protein
- conjugative plasmid
- host cell receptors
- peptidoglycan hydrolase
- probiotics