Chang J, Wu Y, Wu H. Unveiling strain-level dynamics in probiotic activity.
Trends Microbiol 2024;
32:116-117. [PMID:
38057167 DOI:
10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.009]
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Abstract
Divergent gene content among distinct probiotic strains contributes to varied or conflicting clinical efficacies. Zhang et al. unveils a novel bacterial gene signature, particularly the abfA gene cluster, offering a promising avenue for screening probiotics and advancing our understanding of strain-level activities in the context of gastrointestinal health.
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