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    Integrative genome analysis of bacteriocin-producing Lactiplantibacillus pentosus LNP1-39 and its synbiotic role in suppressing food-borne pathogens
    (2026-06-01)
    Jirakanjanasit, Thanadol
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    Choovet, Natladda
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    Booncharoen, Auttaporn
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    Kingkaew, Engkarat
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    Poothong, Saranporn
    Lactic acid bacteria were isolated from traditional Thai-fermented foods. Among these, the strain LNP1-39, closely related to Lactiplantibacillus pentosus, was selected for further study because of its non-pathogenic profile. The bacteriocins produced by L. pentosus LNP1-39 were proteinaceous substances that exhibited strong antimicrobial activity across a wide pH range (pH 2–11; 6400–2400 AU/mL) and thermal stability at 100 °C for 40 min (400 AU/mL). These bacteriocins showed a narrow antimicrobial spectrum, effectively targeting Gram-positive pathogens, such as Kocuria rhizophila MIII, Enterococcus faecalis JCM 5803<sup> T</sup>, and Listeria monocytogenes ATCC 19115. Comprehensive safety assessments, including whole-genome analysis and in vitro tests, confirmed a low risk of antibiotic resistance and the absence of virulence factors. Strain LNP1-39 was confirmed to be closely related to L. pentosus DSM 20314<sup> T</sup> via digital DNA‒DNA hybridization (dDDH; 75.4%), with average nucleotide identity (ANI) at 96.56% ANIb and 97.22% ANIm values. Additionally, LNP1-39 produces pediocin with notable similarity (76.29% identity to pediocin) and presents low risks for antibiotic-resistance genes or transfer genes while providing antioxidant properties. Strain LNP1-39 survived harsh gastrointestinal tract conditions and exhibited a favorable prebiotic index and positive prebiotic activity score when paired with polydextrose or isomalto-oligosaccharide. These findings support L. pentosus LNP1-39 as potential bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria for further application in food preservation and pathogen control or as a synbiotic.
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    Functional and genomic characterization of Pediococcus pentosaceus NR4-4 reveals a safe bacteriocinogenic probiotic with strong anti-listerial activity and prebiotic metabolism
    (2026-05-01)
    Ratthanachot, Natnarin
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    Woraprayote, Weerapong
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    Janyaphisan, Thitiphorn
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    Tanasupawat, Somboon
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    Ochaikul, Duangjai
    The growing interest in bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from traditional fermented foods has highlighted the value of strains that combine antimicrobial activity, probiotic functionality, and genome-supported safety. This study presents an integrated functional and probiogenomic characterization of Pediococcus pentosaceus NR4-4 isolated from Thai fermented mustard greens. The strain was found to produce a heat-stable class IIa bacteriocin with pronounced inhibitory activity against Listeria monocytogenes . In addition, NR4-4 exhibited strong tolerance to simulated gastrointestinal conditions and demonstrated effective adhesion to Caco-2 intestinal epithelial cells. In vitro safety evaluations confirmed that the strain was non-hemolytic and did not exhibit cytotoxic effects toward AGS or Caco-2 cell lines. Whole-genome sequencing verified species identity and revealed the presence of pediocin-related gene clusters, carbohydrate-active enzymes associated with fructooligosaccharide utilization, and a favorable genome-based safety profile. Notably, no virulence factors, biogenic amine biosynthesis pathways, plasmids, or transferable antimicrobial resistance determinants were detected. The preferential metabolism of fructooligosaccharides further suggests compatibility with synbiotic formulations. Overall, these findings indicate that P. pentosaceus NR4-4 is a genomically supported, safe, and multifunctional probiotic candidate with potential applications in food biopreservation and functional food development.