NATURAL DERIVATIVE OF THE LACTOBACILUS JOHNSONII STRAIN CNCM I-1225, DEFICIENT IN D-LACTIC ACID PRODUCTION AND WITH A FURTHER IMPROVED IMMUNE PROFILE

摘要

The present invention generally relates to the field of probiotic bacteria. In particular, the present invention relates to natural derivatives of the Lactobacillusjohnsonii strain CNCM I-1225 with improved properties. For example, the present invention relates to a natural derivative of the Lactobacillus johnsonii strain CNCM I- 1225 that is deficient in D-lactic acid production and exhibits a further improved immune profile.