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Draft genome sequence data of Lactobacillus paracasei strain DTA83 isolated from infant stools
Wilson José Fernandes Lemos Junior1, André Fioravante Guerra2, Vinícius da Silva Duarte3
1Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
Data in Brief
|February 12, 2019
Summary
The draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus paracasei DTA83, isolated from infant stools, was reported. This probiotic strain
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Genomics
- Probiotics
Background:
- Lactobacillus paracasei is a species of bacteria found in the human gut.
- Probiotic bacteria offer potential health benefits.
- Understanding the genetic makeup of probiotic strains is crucial for their application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To sequence and report the draft genome of Lactobacillus paracasei strain DTA83.
- To analyze the genetic factors related to antibiotic resistance in this probiotic strain under stress conditions.
Main Methods:
- Whole-genome sequencing of Lactobacillus paracasei DTA83.
- Bioinformatic analysis of the genome sequence, including identification of protein-coding sequences and SEED subsystems.
Main Results:
- The draft genome sequence of Lactobacillus paracasei DTA83 is 2.8 Mb in size.
- It contains 2825 protein-coding sequences distributed across 330 SEED subsystems.
- The genome data is publicly available in GenBank.
Conclusions:
- The genome sequence provides a foundation for studying the genetic basis of probiotic functions in Lactobacillus paracasei DTA83.
- This data will aid in understanding antibiotic resistance mechanisms in probiotic strains under simulated gastrointestinal conditions.
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