title: Genome Sequence of the Heteropolysaccharide-Producing Strain Lactobacillus mucosae DPC 6426.
abstract: Exopolysaccharide-synthesizing Lactobacillus mucosae DPC 6426 is a heterofermentative strain, which has demonstrated cholesterol-lowering properties in an animal model of lipid-driven atherosclerosis. The genome revealed a plethora of homologues linked to carbohydrate metabolism and mucin binding.
authors.forename: Paul M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Ryan
authors.affiliation: Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: Caitriona M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Guinane
authors.forename: Lis E E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: London
authors.affiliation: School of Microbiology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: Philip R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Kelleher
authors.forename: Gerald F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Fitzgerald
authors.affiliation: Centre for Research in Vascular Biology, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: Noel M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Caplice
authors.affiliation: Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, Biosciences Institute, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
authors.forename: R Paul
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Ross
authors.affiliation: catherine.stanton@teagasc.ie.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Stanton