Draft genome sequence of probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus fermentum S2, isolated from raw cow milk

Lactobacillus fermentum remains as potential probiotic bacterium that enhances immunological response, produces antimicrobials, acts as food preservative, and lowers blood cholesterol level. We report the draft genome of Lactobacillus fermentum S2 consisting of 1.97 Mb genome size, 52.27% G + C content, 3 rRNA genes, 51 tRNA genes, and 2,004 protein-coding sequences.

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Lactobacillus fermentum is a potential probiotic bacterium that enhances immunological response, produces antimicrobials, acts as a food preservative, and lowers blood cholesterol level. The draft genome of Lactobacillus fermentum S2 consists of 1.97 Mb genome size, 52.27% G + C content, 3 rRNA genes, 51 tRNA genes, and 2,004 protein-coding sequences.