Pediococcus acidilactici strain SRCM103367

Pediococcus acidilactici strain SRCM103367 is a Gram-positive, non-motile, cocci-shaped bacterium classified as a chemoheterotroph and an anaerobe. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 30°C and falls within the mesophilic temperature range. It has two replicons and is characterized by the absence of flagella, indicating that it does not possess the ability for motility. This bacterium has been identified in multiple habitats and is associated with various hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Gallus gallus (domestic chickens), Hordeum vulgare (barley), Oryctolagus cuniculus (European rabbit), Raphanus sativus (radish), and Salvelinus alpinus (arctic char). The diverse host range highlights its adaptability and potential ecological significance in different environments. Pediococcus acidilactici strain SRCM103367 is known to be associated with several health complications in humans, including endocarditis, sepsis, skin infections, opportunistic infections, Fournier's gangrene, and internal organ infections or abscesses. These health effects underscore its potential pathogenicity, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Overall, the ability of Pediococcus acidilactici strain SRCM103367 to thrive in various environments and its association with both beneficial and harmful effects in human health reflect its dual nature as a microorganism that can play multiple roles in ecological and clinical contexts.