The study has provided data on two Lactobacillus salivarius strains of poultry origin. The strains were investigated for the presence of genes encoding a bacteriocin: salivaricin B, and their localisation in chromosome or plasmid DNA. Specific primers were used to amplify a 224 bp fragment of salivaricin B gene (salB). RFLP analysis of PCR products revealed two DNA fragments of the predicted sizes upon digestion with Ndel and Xapl. Analysis with SspI allowed obtaining variability in two fragments in comparison to computer analysis of both strains, suggesting their divergency. It may be assumed that the amplified DNA fragments of salB gene share great, but not complete similarity to the previously described sequence of salB gene. Two examined strains showed different plasmid profiles; however bands of similar sizes were seen in both profiles. Genes responsible for salivaricin production are located on chromosomal DNA. Properties of these strains, in particular the presence of genes encoding bacteriocin production, imply that they may be used as potential probiotics for poultry.
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