sp. nov., isolated from human faeces.

Two Gram-stain-negative, straight rods, non-motile, asporogenous, catalase-negative and obligately anaerobic butyrate-producing strains, HLW78 and CYL33, were isolated from faecal samples of two healthy Taiwanese adults. Phylogenetic analyses of 16S rRNA and DNA mismatch repair protein MutL () gene sequences revealed that these two novel strains belonged to the genus . On the basis of 16S rRNA and gene sequence similarities, the type strains AF52-21(98.

sp. nov., Isolated from Soymilk.

A novel coagulase-negative strain (H164) was isolated from soymilk in Taiwan. Comparative sequence analysis of the 16S rRNA gene revealed that the H164 strain is a member of the genus . We used multilocus sequence analysis (MLSA) and phylogenomic analyses to demonstrate that the novel strain was closely related to , , , and .

sp. nov., Isolated from Feces of Black Pig ().

An aerobic bacterium, designated as strain KD337-16T, was isolated from the fecal samples of a black pig. It exhibited spherical, non-motile and non−spore-forming, Gram-positive cells. KD337-16T was identified as a member of the genus Micrococcus through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and its closest relatives were found to be Micrococcus endophyticus YIM 56238T (99.

Identification of a gut microbiota member that ameliorates DSS-induced colitis in intestinal barrier enhanced Dusp6-deficient mice.

Strengthening the gut epithelial barrier is a potential strategy for management of gut microbiota-associated illnesses. Here, we demonstrate that dual-specificity phosphatase 6 (Dusp6) knockout enhances baseline colon barrier integrity and ameliorates dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced colonic injury. DUSP6 mutation in Caco-2 cells enhances the epithelial feature and increases mitochondrial oxygen consumption, accompanied by altered glucose metabolism and decreased glycolysis.

The Gene as a Genome-Wide Taxonomic Marker for High Resolution Discrimination of and Its Closely Related Taxa.

The current taxonomy of the group comprises of 17 closely related species that are indistinguishable from each other by using commonly used 16S rRNA gene sequencing. In this study, a whole-genome-based analysis was carried out for exploring the highly distinguished target genes whose interspecific sequence identity is significantly less than those of 16S rRNA or conventional housekeeping genes. In silico analyses of 774 core genes by the cano-wgMLST_BacCompare analytics platform indicated that , , , , , , , , and genes were the most promising candidates.

Development of a High-Resolution Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism Strain-Typing Assay Using Whole Genome-Based Analyses for the Probiotic Strain.

is one of the most commonly used industrial products worldwide. Since its probiotic efficacy is strain-specific, the identification of probiotics at both the species and strain levels is necessary. However, neither phenotypic nor conventional genotypic methods have enabled the effective differentiation of strains.

Phylogenetic characterization of two novel species of the genus Bifidobacterium: Bifidobacterium saimiriisciurei sp. nov. and Bifidobacterium platyrrhinorum sp. nov.

Three bifidobacterial Gram-stain-positive, non-spore forming and fructose-6-phosphate phosphoketolase-positive strains, SMA1, SMB2 and SMA15 were isolated from the faeces of two adult males of the squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus). On the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequence similarities, the type strain of Bifidobacterium primatium DSM 100687 (99.3%; similarity) was the closest neighbour to strains SMA1 and SMB2, whereas the type strain of Bifidobacterium stellenboschense DSM 23968 (96.

sp. nov., isolated from human faeces.

A strictly anaerobic predominant bacterium, designated as strain gm001, was isolated from a freshly voided faecal sample collected from a healthy Taiwanese adult. Cells were Gram-stain-negative rods, non-motile and non-spore-forming. Strain gm001 was identified as a member of the genus , and a comparison of 16S rRNA and gene sequences revealed sequence similarities of 98.

Genome-based reclassification of : emended classification and description of the species .

Taxonomic relationships between , and have long been debated. Results of previous analyses have shown that overall genome relatedness indices (such as average nucleotide identity and core nucleotide identity) between the type strains ATCC 393 and ATCC 15820 were 94.6 and 95.

Characterization of Bifidobacterium species in feaces of the Egyptian fruit bat: Description of B. vespertilionis sp. nov. and B. rousetti sp. nov.

Fifteen bifidobacterial strains were obtained from faeces of Rousettus aegyptiacus; after grouping them by RAPD PCR only eight were selected and characterized. Analysis of 16S rRNA and of five housekeeping (hsp60, rpoB, clpC, dnaJ, dna G) genes revealed that these eight strains were classified into five clusters: Cluster I (RST 8 and RST 16), Cluster II (RST 9 and RST 27), Cluster III (RST 7 and RST 11), Cluster IV (RST 19), Cluster V (RST 17) were closest to Bifidobacterium avesanii DSM 100685 (96.3%), Bifidobacterium callitrichos DSM 23973 (99.

Reclassification of and as later heterotypic synonyms of .

, and are phenotypically and genotypically closely related, and together comprise the group. In this study, the taxonomic relationships among , and were re-evaluated by using polyphasic approaches. The similarity values of the concatenated housekeeping gene (, and ) sequences shared by the type strains of , and ranged from 98.

Draft Genome Sequence of sp. nov. Strain gm002, Isolated from Human Feces.

Here, we report a draft genome sequence of sp. strain gm002, isolated from human feces in Taiwan. This strain represents a novel species according to whole-genome-based comparisons using the average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA-DNA hybridization (dDDH) thresholds.

Lactobacillus suantsaii sp. nov., isolated from suan-tsai, a traditional Taiwanese fermented mustard green.

A Gram-stain-positive, rod-shaped, non-motile, catalase-negative and facultative anaerobic strain, L88, was isolated from suan-tsai, a traditional Taiwanese fermented mustard green. Comparative analyses of 16S rRNA, pheS and rpoA gene sequences demonstrated that strain L88was a member of the genus Lactobacillus. On the basis of 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity, the type strains of Lactobacillus acidifarinae (98.

Draft Genome Sequence of sp. nov. B05, Isolated from Human Feces.

Ruminococcus sp. nov. B05 was isolated from a fecal sample of a 34-year-old adult male in Taiwan, Republic of China.

Gut microbiome changes in overweight male adults following bowel preparation.

Background: Human gut microbiome has an essential role in human health and disease. Although the major dominant microbiota within individuals have been reported, the change of gut microbiome caused by external factors, such as antibiotic use and bowel cleansing, remains unclear. We conducted this study to investigate the change of gut microbiome in overweight male adults after bowel preparation, where none of the participants had been diagnosed with any systemic diseases.

Draft Genome Sequence of Blautia sp. Strain BCRC 81119, Isolated from Human Feces.

Blautia sp. strain BCRC 81119 was isolated from a fecal sample from a 34-year-old male in Taiwan. The genome assembly comprised 4,098,441 bp, with a 43.

Draft Genome Sequence of Clostridium sp. Strain chh4-2 Isolated from Human Feces.

Here, we report the draft genome sequence of a sp. strain isolated from a fecal sample of a 34-year-old adult male in Taiwan. This strain may represent a new bacterium, as suggested by a comparison based on whole-genome sequencing.

Polyphasic characterization of a novel species in the Lactobacillus casei group from cow manure of Taiwan: Description of L. chiayiensis sp. nov.

Two Gram-stain-positive, rod-shaped, non-motile, catalase-negative and facultative anaerobic strains, NCYUAS and BCRC 18859 (=NRIC 1947), were isolated from cow manure of Taiwan and coconut juice of Philippines, respectively. Comparative sequence analysis of 16S rRNA gene revealed that the novel strains were members of the genus Lactobacillus. These two strains had 100% of 16S rRNA gene sequence similarity and 98.

Inhibition of autophagy enhances DNA damage-induced apoptosis by disrupting CHK1-dependent S phase arrest.

DNA damage has been shown to induce autophagy, but the role of autophagy in the DNA damage response and cell fate is not fully understood. BO-1012, a bifunctional alkylating derivative of 3a-aza-cyclopenta[a]indene, is a potent DNA interstrand cross-linking agent with anticancer activity. In this study, BO-1012 was found to reduce DNA synthesis, inhibit S phase progression, and induce phosphorylation of histone H2AX on serine 139 (γH2AX) exclusively in S phase cells.

Rapid discrimination and classification of the Lactobacillus plantarum group based on a partial dnaK sequence and DNA fingerprinting techniques.

The Lactobacillus plantarum group comprises five very closely related species. Some species of this group are considered to be probiotic and widely applied in the food industry. In this study, we compared the use of two different molecular markers, the 16S rRNA and dnaK gene, for discriminating phylogenetic relationships amongst L.

Differentially expressed transcripts in shell glands from low and high egg production strains of chickens using cDNA microarrays.

We have constructed a tissue-specific in-house cDNA microarray to identify differentially expressed transcripts in shell glands from low (B) and high (L2) egg production strains of Taiwanese country chickens during their egg-laying period. The shell gland cDNA library was constructed from the high egg production strain. cDNA clones (7680) were randomly selected and their 5'-end sequences characterized.