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Marine-Derived Bacillus and Their Potential as Probiotics
Natasha B Bambridge1, Yaoying Lu1, Horst Joachim Schirra1,2
1Institute for Biomedicine and Glycomics, Griffith University, Parklands Drive, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
|May 27, 2026
Summary
Marine-derived Bacillus species offer unique probiotic potential. This review explores their diversity, origins, and applications, highlighting an underutilized resource for beneficial microbes.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Marine Biology
- Probiotic Research
Background:
- The marine environment is a rich source of unique microbes with probiotic potential.
- Bacillus species are Gram-positive, endospore-forming bacteria known for resilience and Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status.
- Existing research on Bacillus probiotics primarily focuses on terrestrial species, neglecting marine-derived ones.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the gap in knowledge regarding marine-derived Bacillus species in probiotic research.
- To evaluate the diversity, origins, and sources of marine-derived Bacillus.
- To assess the demonstrated potential of these marine microbes as probionts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific databases.
- Analysis of studies focusing on marine-derived Bacillus species.
- Synthesis of data on microbial diversity, isolation sources, and functional probiotic traits.
Main Results:
- Marine environments harbor diverse Bacillus species with potential probiotic properties.
- Identified various marine sources, including sediments, water, and associated organisms.
- Highlighted specific marine Bacillus strains exhibiting beneficial characteristics like antimicrobial and immunomodulatory activities.
Conclusions:
- Marine-derived Bacillus species represent a promising, underutilized reservoir for novel probiotics.
- Further research into these marine microbes can expand the scope of probiotic applications.
- Harnessing marine Bacillus spp. can contribute to advancements in functional foods and therapeutics.
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