Lacticaseibacillus paracasei NRIC 0644 str. NRIC0644

Lacticaseibacillus paracasei NRIC 0644 str. NRIC0644 is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that typically arranges itself in chains. This strain thrives optimally at a temperature of 30.0°C and exhibits facultative anaerobic metabolism, allowing it to adapt to varying oxygen availability in its environment. Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strains, including NRIC 0644, are commonly found in diverse habitats, which may include fermented foods and the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals. The facultative anaerobic nature of L. paracasei NRIC 0644 suggests a versatile metabolic capacity, enabling it to utilize different energy sources depending on the oxygen levels present. This adaptability may contribute to its persistence in various ecological niches, where it can play a role in fermentation processes or act symbiotically in host microbiomes. Further exploration of its ecological interactions could provide insights into its potential benefits in probiotic applications and its contributions to the overall microbial diversity in its habitats.