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The Cultivation, Growth, and Viability of Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Quality Control Perspective

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Lactococcus lactis, a bacterium with probiotic functions and pathogenicity.

Fan Wu¹, Xinmei Xie², Tao Du¹

¹College of Animal Science & Veterinary Medicine, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, 110866, China.

World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology

|September 30, 2023

Summary

Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis), a safe probiotic, is increasingly linked to animal and human infections like mastitis. This review examines L. lactis characteristics and diversity amidst its dual role as a beneficial microbe and pathogen.

Keywords:

Lactococcus lactis Mastitis Safe

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Background:

Lactococcus lactis (L. lactis) is a key lactic acid bacterium (LAB) recognized for safe use in animal gut health and immunity.
Commercially vital in feed, fermentation, and vaccines, L. lactis is also increasingly isolated from clinical infections in fish, birds, cattle, and humans.
While historically used as a dairy probiotic, L. lactis is now implicated in bovine mastitis, posing a significant challenge due to poorly understood pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

The pathogenic potential of L. lactis, particularly in bovine mastitis, requires further investigation.
Understanding L. lactis diversity is crucial for differentiating beneficial strains from pathogenic ones.
This review highlights the need for updated strategies in managing L. lactis in animal husbandry and clinical settings.