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

Lactococcal and streptococcal starter strains are crucial ingredients to manufacture
fermented dairy products. As commercial starter culture suppliers and dairy producers …

Background Lactococcus lactis is among the most widely studied lactic acid bacterial
species due to its long history of safe use and economic importance to the dairy industry …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) constitute disturbances of gastrointestinal tract that
cause irreversible changes in the structure and function of tissues. Ulcerative colitis (UC) …

Gut disorders associated to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are combined with anxiety and
depression. Evidence suggests that microbially produced neuroactive molecules, like γ …

Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis NCDO 2118 was recently reported to alleviate colitis
symptoms via its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, which are exerted by …

Lactococcus lactis NCDO 2118 was previously selected for its ability to decarboxylate
glutamate to γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an interesting nutritional supplement able to …

To date, probiotic bacteria are used in the diet and have various clinical applications. There
are reports of antibiotic resistance genes in these bacteria that can transfer to other …

Background γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a bioactive compound produced by lactic acid
bacteria (LAB). The diversity of GABA production in the Lactococcus genus is poorly …

Microbiological contamination and oxidative damage are the two main challenges in
maintaining quality and improving shelf-life of foods. Here, we developed a Lactococcus …