The Genus Lysinibacillus: Versatile Phenotype and Promising Future

Kayath Aime Christian, Vouidibio Mbozo Alain Brice, Mokemiabeka Saturnin Nicaise, Kaya-Ongoto Moise Doria, Nguimbi Etienne

Abstract: This critical mini review aims to summarize the current status of the genus Lysinibacillus research, and discusses several challenges in order to open new vision for future development. The wonderful world of bacteria does not even more reach surprises in the scientific community. Every year several bacterial species are discovered from a lot of sources and areas for their phenotypic diversities, therapeutic aspects, industrial and biopharmaceutical interest. Since ten years twenty six Lysinibacillus species were discovered with several exciting characteristics.

Keywords: Lysinibacillus sp, Lysinibacillus louembei, versatile phenotype, promising future, bacteriocins