Genome sequence of Bifidobacterium canis SY61, a sialidase-producing bacterium isolated from canine feces

TL;DR

This paper presents the complete genome sequence of Bifidobacterium canis SY61, a sialidase-producing bacterium from dog feces, enhancing understanding of canine gut carbohydrate metabolism.

Contribution

The study provides the first gap-free genome sequence of Bifidobacterium canis SY61, a sialidase-producing canine gut bacterium.

Findings

Bifidobacterium canis SY61 produces sialidase, which helps in utilizing host mucin glycans and milk oligosaccharides.

The genome sequence of SY61 is the first complete genomic resource for Bifidobacterium canis.

The study advances understanding of carbohydrate metabolism in the canine intestinal microbiota.

Abstract

Sialidase facilitates the utilization of host mucin glycans and milk oligosaccharides by intestinal bacteria. We identified Bifidobacterium canis SY61 as a sialidase-producing canine gut bacterium and sequenced its genome, providing the first gap-free genomic resource for this species and advancing our understanding of carbohydrate metabolism in the canine intestinal microbiota.