Complete Genome Sequence of Streptococcus thermophilus Strain B59671, Which Naturally Produces the Broad-Spectrum Bacteriocin Thermophilin 110

Abstract

Streptococcus thermophilus strain B59671 is a Gram-positive lactic acid bacterium that naturally produces a broad-spectrum bacteriocin, thermophilin 110, and is capable of producing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The complete genome sequence for this strain contains 1,821,173 nucleotides, 1,936 predicted genes, and an average G+C content of 39.1%.