Draft Genome Sequence of the Spore-Forming Probiotic Strain Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2

Aditya Upadrasta; Swetha Pitta; Ratna Sudha Madempudi

doi:10.1128/genomeA.00225-16

Draft Genome Sequence of the Spore-Forming Probiotic Strain Bacillus coagulans Unique IS-2

Genome Announc. 2016 Apr 21;4(2):e00225-16. doi: 10.1128/genomeA.00225-16.

Authors

Aditya Upadrasta¹, Swetha Pitta¹, Ratna Sudha Madempudi²

Affiliations

¹ Centre for Research and Development, Unique Biotech Limited, Hyderabad, India.
² Centre for Research and Development, Unique Biotech Limited, Hyderabad, India sudha@uniquebiotech.com.

Abstract

ITALIC! Bacillus coagulansUnique IS-2 is a potential spore-forming probiotic that is commercially available on the market. The draft genome sequence presented here provides deep insight into the beneficial features of this strain for its safe use as a probiotic for various human and animal health applications.

Grants and funding

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.