In Silico and In Vitro Characterization of Bacillus velezensis P45: Screening for a Novel Probiotic Candidate

Spore-forming Bacilli have been explored due to their potential biotechnological features and applications in human health and functional food research. This study focuses on the genetic and phenotypical characterization of the functional probiotic properties of Bacillus velezensis P45, a strain isolated from fish intestines. B. velezensis P45 exhibited antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative pathogens and demonstrated strong au- toaggregation and biofilm formation...