Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei 2LB: Identification of Genes to Assess the Safety and Probiotic Potential of the Strain

In this study, we conducted a whole-genome analysis of the Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei 2LB isolated from Kazakh traditional fermented milk (koumiss) to identify genes associated with the safety and probiotic potential of the strain. A comparative ge- nomic analysis of the core and pan-genome of L. paracasei 2LB was performed. Functional annotation revealed the presence of genes putatively involved in metabolism, genetic information processing, and cellular processes. In terms...