Open AccessComplete Genome Sequence of Lactobacillus acidophilus Strain ATCC 53544
Author(s) -
Scott N. Dean,
Gary J. Vora,
Scott A. Walper
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
genome announcements
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2169-8287
DOI - 10.1128/genomea.01138-17
Subject(s) - lactobacillus acidophilus , whole genome sequencing , strain (injury) , biology , genome , genetics , microbiology and biotechnology , bacteria , gene , probiotic , anatomy
Here we present the complete genome sequence ofLactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 53544. The assembly contains 1,991,906 bp and is 99.7% similar toL. acidophilus NCFM. This strain was isolated from a rectal swab specimen of an infant and has previously been used as a feed supplement for animals.