Leuconostoc: NCBI 1243, [genus]

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| "Betacoccus" Orla-Jensen 1919| Betacoccus| Leuconostoc| Leuconostoc van Tieghem 1878

1. Probiotic potential: Some strains of Leuconostoc, particularly Leuconostoc mesenteroides, have been studied for their potential probiotic properties. Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Leuconostoc strains may contribute to gastrointestinal health by promoting the balance of gut microbiota, enhancing immune function, and potentially alleviating gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea and inflammatory bowel diseases. However, more research is needed to fully understand the probiotic potential of Leuconostoc species.

2. Dental health: While generally considered beneficial, Leuconostoc species have been associated with dental caries (tooth decay). They are part of the complex oral microbiota and can contribute to the formation of dental plaque and acid production, which can lead to enamel erosion and tooth decay if oral hygiene is inadequate.

3. Infections: Although rare, Leuconostoc species have been implicated in infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with underlying health conditions. Leuconostoc species have been isolated from infections such as endocarditis (inflammation of the heart lining), bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream), and other invasive infections. However, these infections are uncommon and typically occur in individuals with predisposing factors or medical interventions.

4. Food spoilage: In food processing, Leuconostoc species can contribute to food spoilage if not properly controlled. They can produce undesirable flavors, odors, and textures in fermented foods, leading to quality issues and reduced shelf life. However, in controlled fermentation processes, certain Leuconostoc strains are intentionally used to impart desirable sensory characteristics to fermented foods such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and sourdough bread.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

Legend

• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Leuconostoc impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.48602646589279175	0.7812893986701965	Lactococcus	Parent Taxa
0.48320263624191284	0.7341832518577576	Unaquatrovirus	Parent Taxa
0.3612883687019348	0.7170500755310059	Skunavirus	Parent Taxa
0.35258620977401733	0.6784641146659851	Dorea	Parent Taxa
0.34704798460006714	0.6727287769317627	Anaerobutyricum	Parent Taxa
0.3253350257873535	0.6022757291793823	Coriobacterium	Parent Taxa
0.3185645043849945	0.610462486743927	Limdunavirus	Parent Taxa
0.3083462119102478	0.6346738338470459	Coprococcus	Parent Taxa
0.28944283723831177	0.6145501732826233	Blautia	Parent Taxa
0.27641308307647705	0.5965937972068787	Wansuia	Parent Taxa
0.2758023738861084	0.5977563261985779	Subdoligranulum	Parent Taxa
0.2647753357887268	0.590450644493103	Candidatus Phytoplasma	Parent Taxa
0.2629586458206177	0.5856855511665344	Eubacterium	Parent Taxa
0.25252124667167664	0.5580662488937378	Acidipropionibacterium	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Leuconostoc

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.4370555281639099	0.6480212211608887	Lactococcus	Parent Taxa