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February 2, 2026Microbiology Resource Announcements0 citationsOpen Access

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

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YYYuji YamamotoMTMayu TakahashiAYAina Yamaguchi

Key Points

  • The aim is to characterize the genome of Bifidobacterium canis SY61, particularly its ability to produce sialidase.
  • Isolated Bifidobacterium canis from canine feces.
  • Conducted genome sequencing to obtain genomic data.
  • Analyzed carbohydrate metabolism pathways associated with sialidase production.
  • Identified Bifidobacterium canis SY61 as a sialidase producer.
  • Provided the first comprehensive genomic resource for this species.
  • Enhanced understanding of carbohydrate utilization in canine gut microbiota.

Abstract

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.

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Yamamoto et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fbbec1c9540dea80d851https://doi.org/10.1128/mra.01142-25
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