Lactococcus lactis

A Microbial Biorealm page on the genus Lactococcus lactis

Pathology

Lactococcus lactis is a nonpathogenic bacteria. There is no evidence that L. lactis can be harmful to human or animal.

Application to Biotechnology

Does this organism produce any useful compounds or enzymes? What are they and how are they used?

Current Research

1. In poor country where vaccine is limited and not affordable, disease could be spread easily. A research study attempts to prove that a mucosal vaccine against Streptococcus pneumoniae using lactococcu lactis is more effective than vaccination with purified live antigen. The result shows that L. lactis has more potential and safety in developing vaccine in human and should be considered to be used against other pathogens.

References

[Sample reference] Takai, K., Sugai, A., Itoh, T., and Horikoshi, K. "Palaeococcus ferrophilus gen. nov., sp. nov., a barophilic, hyperthermophilic archaeon from a deep-sea hydrothermal vent chimney". International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology. 2000. Volume 50. p. 489-500.

Edited by student of Rachel Larsen and Kit Pogliano