Unveiling strain-level dynamics in probiotic activity

Trends Microbiol. 2023 Dec 5:S0966-842X(23)00327-X. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTDivergent gene content among distinct probiotic strains contributes to varied or conflicting clinical efficacies. Zhang et al. unveils a novel bacterial gene signature, particularly the abfA gene cluster, offering a promising avenue for screening probiotics and advancing our understanding of strain-level activities in the context of gastrointestinal health.PMID:38057167 | DOI:10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.009
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