Lactobacillus brevis strain NCTC13386

Lactobacillus brevis strain NCTC13386 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that exhibits a facultative anaerobic metabolism. This strain is notable for its ability to arrange in chains or as singles, contributing to its versatility in various habitats. It possesses flagella, indicating mobility, which may assist in its colonization and interaction with different environments. The optimal growth temperature for L. brevis NCTC13386 is 25°C, and it falls within the mesophilic temperature range. This adaptability to moderate temperatures allows it to thrive in diverse ecological niches. It has a single replicon and a single membrane, characteristics typical of bacteria that can efficiently manage their genetic and metabolic functions. L. brevis NCTC13386 is known to have free-living biotic relationships and has been identified in association with a variety of hosts, including Homo sapiens (humans), Lolium multiflorum (Italian ryegrass), Oryctolagus cuniculus (European rabbit), Medicago sativa (alfalfa), Campeiostachys nutans, Apinae (a subfamily of bees), and Apis mellifera (honeybee). This wide range of hosts suggests that L. brevis NCTC13386 may play significant roles in various ecosystems, possibly influencing gut microbiota in humans and other animals, as well as contributing to plant health. The strain's adaptability and mobility further highlight its ecological importance in both terrestrial and gut environments, underscoring the interconnectedness of microbial life across different biological systems.