Open AccessGenomic Insights into the Distribution of Peptidases and Proteolytic Capacity among Prevotella and Paraprevotella Species
Author(s) -
Amlan Kumar Patra,
Zhongtang Yu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
microbiology spectrum
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.502
H-Index - 51
ISSN - 2165-0497
DOI - 10.1128/spectrum.02185-21
Subject(s) - biology , prevotella , phylogenetic tree , genetics , gene , zoology , bacteria
Species ofPrevotella are prevalent and predominant bacteria residing in animals and humans, and their proteolytic capacity and activity play important roles in nutrient utilization in animals (especially ruminants) and some anaerobic infections of the intestinal, respiratory, and urinary tracts in humans. This study reveals the large repertoire and wide distribution of metallo, serine, and cysteine peptidases, especially secretory peptidases, among thePrevotella species.