In summary, the results of this study showed that isolated L.
plantarum DGK-17 from Kimchi, a traditional Korean fermented
food found to possess various in vitro probiotic properties. The
present investigations revealed that DGK-17 fulfills criteria to be
called as probiotics. It has elevated levels of antimicrobial as well as
invasion protection activity against Enterobacteriacae family P.
aeruginosa 03K711 and K. pneumoniae 05K279. It can show tolerance
to low pH and high bile salt concentration. It has susceptibility
to commonly used antibiotics. It has adhesion as well as aggregation
property which helps to interact with pathogenic bacteria.
Therefore, results summarized in this study indicate that nutritionally
improved DGK-17 is a potential candidate for in vivo studies
to determine its potential health benefits.We can expect DGK-17 to
ameliorate the nutritional value of fermented products like flavored
yoghurt, yogurt ice cream, etc. DGK-17 is a promising candidate for
its application as an additive to nutritionally balanced diet as well
as a replacement for current antibiotic regime against pathogens
Enterobacteriacae family which is less effective and has more side
effects.