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<p>Enterococci are beneficial commensal bacteria recognized for their probiotic effects and are commonly utilized as adjunct cultures in dairy product fermentation. However, their ability to acquire antibiotic resistance and contribute to infections raises significant safety concerns. In this study, both in vitro assays and genome sequencing were conducted to evaluate the safety, functionality, and probiotic potential of <i>Enterococcus faecium</i> UFAS147, isolated from Moroccan goat feces. The strain tolerated acidic conditions (96.79% survival at pH 1.5) and bile salt (1–4%), with notable autoaggregation (33.66%), coaggregation with <i>Salmonella typhymurium ATCC14028</i> (72.78%), and <i>Staphylococcus aureus B1</i> (65.55%). Safety assays confirmed the absence of hemolytic activity, mucin degradation, and biogenic amine production. Antibiotic susceptibility testing showed sensitivity to six antibiotics. PCR analysis further confirmed the absence of <i>vanA</i> and <i>vanB</i> genes associated with vancomycin resistance. Genome analysis revealed a length of 2,606,111 bp with a GC content of 38.11% and the absence of genes linked to acquired antimicrobial resistance, cytolysins, and biogenic amine production. Genes supporting probiotic traits, such as Enterocin A, Enterocin P, and Enterolysin A, acid and bile resistance, adhesion, and colonization were identified. These findings highlight <i>E. faecium</i> UFAS147 as a promising candidate for probiotic applications.</p>

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Comprehensive Genomic Profiling and In Vitro Probiotic and Safety Assessments of Enterococcus faecium UFAS147 Isolated from Moroccan Goat Feces

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    2025年7月3日

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  • Amin Laglaoui,
  • Soumaya Ahadaf,
  • Wessal Haouali,
  • Ouiam El Galiou,
  • Jamal Abrini

摘要

Enterococci are beneficial commensal bacteria recognized for their probiotic effects and are commonly utilized as adjunct cultures in dairy product fermentation. However, their ability to acquire antibiotic resistance and contribute to infections raises significant safety concerns. In this study, both in vitro assays and genome sequencing were conducted to evaluate the safety, functionality, and probiotic potential of Enterococcus faecium UFAS147, isolated from Moroccan goat feces. The strain tolerated acidic conditions (96.79% survival at pH 1.5) and bile salt (1–4%), with notable autoaggregation (33.66%), coaggregation with Salmonella typhymurium ATCC14028 (72.78%), and Staphylococcus aureus B1 (65.55%). Safety assays confirmed the absence of hemolytic activity, mucin degradation, and biogenic amine production. Antibiotic susceptibility testing showed sensitivity to six antibiotics. PCR analysis further confirmed the absence of vanA and vanB genes associated with vancomycin resistance. Genome analysis revealed a length of 2,606,111 bp with a GC content of 38.11% and the absence of genes linked to acquired antimicrobial resistance, cytolysins, and biogenic amine production. Genes supporting probiotic traits, such as Enterocin A, Enterocin P, and Enterolysin A, acid and bile resistance, adhesion, and colonization were identified. These findings highlight E. faecium UFAS147 as a promising candidate for probiotic applications.