Identification of Indigenous Lactobacillus fermentum by 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing Isolated from Two Different Ecosystems: Newborn Infants and Bee’s Intestine

Abstract

Background: The consumption of functional ferments that have functional characteristic sand contributes enormously to the safety and quality of food by offering several nutritional, technological and health properties. Lactobacillus fermentum (Lb. fermentum) is a Gram-positive bacterium belonging to the genus Lactobacillus and many are said to have the effect of preventing gastro-intestinal infections and improving immunological response. Additionally, Lb. fermentum produces diverse and potent antimicrobial peptides which can be applied as alternatives to antibiotics. Methods: In this study, samples were isolated from two different ecological niches, the first was feces of newborn infants (0-3 months) and the second from bee’s intestine, from south of Algeria : Ghardaïa 32°29'00" North, 3°41'00" East. Two indigenous lactic acid bacteria were isolated and evaluated for their probiotic properties. The isolate identification by sequencing 16S r DNA was performed using the universal primers 27F and 1492R. The NCBI Gen Bank database was used to have similarity of species. Result: The cultures showed good survival in simulated transit fluids as well as high acid and bile tolerance. The isolates also demonstrated antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, the inhibition zone was measured between 10 mm and 20 mm of diameter respectively. Comparing the sequences of the isolates with the Gen Bank database (NCBI), a high percentage with species of Lactobacillus fermentum was shown.