Lactobacillus johnsonii Limits Enteropathogenic Eschericia coli and Citrobacter rodentium Through Biofilm Disruption, Nutrient Competition, and Antimicrobial Metabolites
Sai Madhuri Vasamsetti, Yasaswi Khaderbad, Novelina Sarmah, Hari Naga Papa Rao Atham, Venkata Ramana Chintalapati, Pavan Kumar Pondugala, Vijay Morampudi
This study shows Lactobacillus johnsonii limits enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and Citrobacter rodentium through biofilm disruption, nutrient competition, and antimicrobial metabolites, with efficacy demonstrated in vitro and in mice.
bioRxiv · Oct 16, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology