Query: NC_016605:272231 Pediococcus claussenii ATCC BAA-344 chromosome, complete genome
Lineage: Pediococcus claussenii; Pediococcus; Lactobacillaceae; Lactobacillales; Firmicutes; Bacteria
General Information: Pediococci are lactic acid bacteria found on plants and in many fermented foods. Pediococcus claussenii is a brewery contaminant that can cause economic loss in the brewing industry.
Subject: NC_015052:1569255 Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis 157F, complete genome
Lineage: Bifidobacterium longum; Bifidobacterium; Bifidobacteriaceae; Bifidobacteriales; Actinobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: This organism is found in adult humans and formula fed infants as a normal component of gut flora. Representatives of this genus naturally colonize the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and are important for establishing and maintaining homeostasis of the intestinal ecosystem to allow for normal digestion. Their presence has been associated with beneficial health effects, such as prevention of diarrhea, amelioration of lactose intolerance, or immunomodulation. The stabilizing effect on GIT microflora is attributed to the capacity of bifidobacteria to produce bacteriocins, which are bacteriostatic agents with a broad spectrum of action, and to their pH-reducing activity.