Bacillus licheniformis MCC 2514 genome sequencing and functional annotation for providing genetic evidence for probiotic gut adhesion properties and its applicability as a bio-preservative agent.

Bacillus licheniformis is a well-known probiotic that can be found in a variety of foods. The strain Bacillus licheniformis MCC 2514 was previously characterized by our group for its bio-physiological capabilities establishing it as a promising probiotic, but information on the genetic evidence for its attributes was lacking. In the current study, whole genome analysis identified the underlying molecular determinants responsible for its probiotic potential.

Synthesis of Sulfur-Containing Analogues of Hedychenone, a Labdane Diterpenoid from .

The labdane diterpene hedychenone, isolated from , is an example of a furan-containing natural product. Herein, a new and efficient method for the synthesis of 19 new thio analogues of hedychenone is reported. The present methodology exhibits a broad substrate scope with good to excellent yields without metal or base under mild reaction conditions.

Comprehensive Substrate-Based Exploration of Probiotics From Undistilled Traditional Fermented Alcoholic Beverage ''.

Cereal-based traditional fermented beverages (TFBs) are prevalent among India's ethnic community, and is one such TFB popular among the tribal people of the Lahaul valley in North-Western Himalaya. Previous studies have reported that harbors probiotics and contains amino acids and vitamins but comprehensive substrate-specific exploration of for probiotic attributes is unexplored. The present study selected three substrate-based (wheat, rice, and barley) to study their biochemical properties and explore potential probiotics.