Whole-genome analysis of probiotic product isolates reveals the presence of genes related to antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and toxic metabolites, posing potential health risks
Ying Wang, Qian Liang, Lu Bian, Hong Shen, Shuyan Liu, Ya Shi +8 more
BMC Genomics
Abstract
Our work clearly illustrates that whole-genome analysis is a useful method to evaluate the quality and safety of probiotic products. Regulatory quality control and stringent regulations on probiotic products are needed to ensure safe consumption and protect human health.
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probiotic product isolates reveal genes related to antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and toxic metabolites
“Our work clearly illustrates that whole-genome analysis is a useful method to evaluate the quality and safety of probiotic products. Regulatory quality control and stringent regulations on probiotic p...”
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ProbioticBiologyMicrobiologyVirulenceBifidobacterium animalisEnterococcus faeciumEnterococcus faecalis