In Silico and In Vitro Characterization of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> P45: Screening for a Novel Probiotic Candidate

In Silico and In Vitro Characterization of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> P45: Screening for a Novel Probiotic Candidate

Spore-forming <i>Bacilli</i> have been explored due to their potential biotechnological features and applications in human health and functional food research. This study focuses on the genetic and phenotypical characterization of the functional probiotic properties of <i>Bacillus...

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Main Authors: Carolini Esmeriz da Rosa, Cristian Mauricio Barreto Pinilla, Luiza Dalpiccoli Toss, Adriano Brandelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
antimicrobial peptides
<i>Bacillus</i>
genome analysis
gut adhesion
probiotics
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/13/2334
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Summary:Spore-forming <i>Bacilli</i> have been explored due to their potential biotechnological features and applications in human health and functional food research. This study focuses on the genetic and phenotypical characterization of the functional probiotic properties of <i>Bacillus velezensis</i> P45, a strain isolated from fish intestines. <i>B. velezensis</i> P45 exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens and demonstrated strong autoaggregation and biofilm formation properties in vitro. The strain also showed tolerance to gastrointestinal conditions and ability to metabolize and adhere to mucin. In silico analysis confirmed the absence of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes, reinforcing its safety as a probiotic candidate. Genome mining revealed the presence of genes related to adhesion, such as fibronectin-binding protein and enolases, and for the synthesis of secondary metabolites, including the antimicrobial lipopeptides fengycin, surfactin, and bacillibactin. In addition, phylogenetic comparison using the <i>yloA</i> (<i>rqcH</i>) gene associated with gut adhesion clustered strain P45 with other probiotic <i>Bacillus</i> and <i>B. velezensis</i> strains, while separating it from pathogenic bacteria. Thus, the strain <i>B. velezensis</i> P45 could be a valuable candidate as a probiotic due to its functional properties and safety.
ISSN:2304-8158

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