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Whole-genome sequencing reveals hidden antimicrobial resistance genes in phenotypically susceptible probiotic candidate lactic acid bacteria.
Scientific reports - 18 Jun 2026
Disastra Yuda, Wongsurawat Thidathip, Jenjaroenpun Piroon, Hampson David John, Kamwa Ratchnida, Prapasarakul Nuvee
Abstract excerpt
Phenotypic assays commonly used to evaluate probiotic safety may fail to detect clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance (AMR), potentially allowing genetically concerning strains to appear acceptable based on MIC testing alone. To explore this issue, we applied whole-genome sequencing (WGS) to three lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolates previously identified as probiotic candidates based on acid and bile...
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- Probiotics
- Whole Genome Sequencing
- Drug Resistance, Bacterial
- Animals
- Genome, Bacterial
- Phenotype
