STRAIN OF EXOPOLYSACCHARIDE-SECRETING LACTOBACILLUS PLANTARUM AND APPLICATION THEREOF

摘要

Provided is a strain of exopolysaccharide-secreting Lactobacillus plantarum and an application thereof. The deposit number of the strain is CGMCC No. 5222. The strain differs from other strains of Lactobacillus plantarum in the amount of exopolysaccharide secreted, has unique physiological and biochemical characteristics and genetic background, and is a newly isolated and identified strain of Lactobacillus plantarum. The exopolysaccharide secreted by the strain is capable of eliciting B lymphocyte proliferation to enhance immunity, and is applicable in medicaments, healthcare products and food products for immunity enhancement.