Bile acids are synthesized from cholesterol in the liver and released into the intestine to aid
the digestion of dietary lipids. The host enzymes that contribute to bile acid synthesis in the …

Plasmids are widely distributed in different sources of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) as self-
replicating extrachromosomal genetic materials, and have received considerable attention …

Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) is one of the most common causes of foodborne infections
worldwide and a major contributor to diarrheal diseases. This study aimed to explore the …

Enhanced barrier function is one mechanism whereby commensals and probiotic bacteria
limit translocation of foreign antigens or pathogens in the gut. However, barrier protection is …

Celeribacter indicus P73T, isolated from deep-sea sediment from the Indian Ocean, is
capable of degrading a wide range of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and is the …

Background We sequenced four plasmids of the genus Listeria, including two novel
plasmids from L. monocytogenes serotype 1/2c and 7 strains as well as one from the …

Lactobacillus buchneri belongs to the group of heterofermentative lactic acid bacteria and is
a common member of the silage microbiome. Here we report the completely annotated …

Many studies on probiotics are aimed at restoring immune homeostasis in patients to
prevent disease recurrence or reduce immune-mediated pathology. Of equal interest is the …

Listeria monocytogenes strains are known to harbour plasmids that confer resistance to
sanitizers, heavy metals, and antibiotics; however, very little research has been conducted …

Commensal lactobacilli frequently produce bile salt hydrolase (Bsh) enzymes whose roles in
intestinal survival are unclear. Twenty-six Lactobacillus salivarius strains from different …