Publications by authors named "Isabel Fernandez Escapa"
Strains of two novel species were cultured from samples of human nostrils and skin collected in the United States and Botswana. These strains demonstrated growth on Columbia Colistin-Nalidixic Acid agar with 5% sheep blood and in liquid media (brain heart infusion and tryptic soy broth) supplemented with Tween 80, a source of the fatty acid oleic acid. Cells were Gram-positive, non-spore-forming, non-motile bacilli that showed catalase but not oxidase activity.
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- Dolosigranulum pigrum is a beneficial bacterium linked to health indicators in human nasal microbiota, with potential therapeutic applications due to its positive health associations.
- Research on its genomic structure over 20 years revealed a stable chromosomal organization, closely related strains, and a diverse range of genetic elements that protect it from mobile genetic elements (MGEs).
- The study identified important defense mechanisms against MGEs, underscoring the bacterium's adaptability while maintaining genomic stability, making it a promising candidate for future health treatments.