A Reference Proteomic Database of Lactobacillus plantarum CMCC-P0002
2011

Proteomic Analysis of Lactobacillus plantarum

publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Zhu Li, Hu Wei, Liu Datao, Tian Wanhong, Yu Gang, Liu Xiankai, Wang Jie, Feng Erling, Zhang Xuemin, Chen Bei, Zeng Ming, Wang Hengliang

Primary Institution: State Key Laboratory of Pathogen and Biosecurity, Beijing Institute of Biotechnology, Beijing, China

Hypothesis

The study aims to identify and characterize the proteome of Lactobacillus plantarum CMCC-P0002.

Conclusion

The study successfully identified 434 proteins in Lactobacillus plantarum, providing valuable insights for future proteomic research.

Supporting Evidence

  • A total of 434 proteins were identified by tandem mass spectrometry.
  • The first interaction map of L. plantarum was established.
  • Identified proteins included important enzymes and proteins related to metabolism.
  • More proteins were identified compared to previous studies, improving the reference proteome map.

Takeaway

Scientists studied a type of bacteria called Lactobacillus plantarum to see what proteins it has, which can help us understand how it works and how to use it better.

Methodology

The study used two-dimensional electrophoresis and tandem mass spectrometry to identify proteins.

Limitations

The study is limited by the lack of a sequenced genome for the strain used, which may affect the identification accuracy.

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.05

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0025596

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