Genetics and Genomics of Probiotic Organisms
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbial Genetics and Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2020) | Viewed by 10326
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Probiotics are microorganisms typically associated with human and animal gastrointestinal tract strictly related to the wellbeing of the host. Bifidobacteria and lactobacilli are considered the main probiotics, but some strains of other genera such as Leuconostoc, Pediococcus and Lactococcus other than some yeasts are also considered and commercially utilized as probiotics. A rational design to screen the most relevant properties is fundamental for the selection of the most appropriate probiotic for specific targets such as immunostimulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antipathogenic activity.
More recently, comparative genomics of multiple genomes within and between related species and genera have been considered of great value to explore metabolic activities of probiotic microorganisms.
Genetic and genomic studies coupled with phenotypic data can be a powerful tool in understanding the commensal and probiotic relationship of bacteria with their human/animal host.
This Special Issue welcomes submissions related to genetic and genomic characterization of strains belonging to bacteria and yeasts to screen and identify interesting metabolic activities and or biomolecules for probe applications in animal and human hosts. Rational design of wet-lab experiments linked to genetic and genomic study to screen for the most relevant probiotic properties is also welcome.
Dr. Paola Mattarelli
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotics
- genetics
- microbial metabolism
- Lactobacillus
- Bifidobacterium
- Lactococcus
- metabolic activity
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