-UNICA-DSMSP-
  • Collection name: UNICA Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health Culture Collection
  • Acronym: UNICA-DSMSP CC
  • WDCM number: 1287
  • Institution: University of Cagliari, Department of Medical Sciences and Public Health
  • Address:
    Cittadella Universitaria, SS 554 bivio Sestu
    09042 Monserrato (CA)
    Italy
  • Website: http://www.mbds.it
    Website of the catalogue or database of the collection: http://www.mbds.it
  • Correspondence data:
    E-mail: scosenti@unica.it
    Tel.:   +390 706 754 146
    Correspondent: Sofia Cosentino

Member holdings

Group(s) of biological resources stored in the collection: bacteria (760 strains), yeasts (161 strains), filamentous fungi (1 strain).

  • The collection consists of bacteria, mainly lactic acid bacteria, yeasts and moulds, isolated by various agri-food products typical of Sardinia. Out of about 2700 isolates composing the collection, presently 922 strains, mainly lactic acid bacteria, have been identified and included in the public catalogue available at the MBDS website.
  • Several isolates have been tested for technological properties, some safety features and probiotic characteristics and then have been used in projects with the purpose of:
  • (i) using as fermentation agents (as autochthonous starter and/or integrative cultures) in order to obtain foods with unique qualitative characteristics;
  • (ii) using as bioprotective culture, in order to increase the safety and shelf-life of the products;
  • (iii) developing innovative/healthy products for new market segments.
  • Whole genome sequencing of 10 lactic acid bacteria strains has been carried out.

    • Services offered

  • Acquisition, identification and ex-situ conservation of microorganisms
  • Distribution to public institutions and private companies
  • Public and safe deposit
  • Freeze-drying of strains for third parties
  • Consulting services
  • Teaching and training courses

    • Research

  • Isolation of strains from food and beverages
  • Characterization and identification of strains by morphological and molecular methods
  • Screening of technological and functional properties
  • Selection of strains with health promoting and / or bio- preserving activities
  • Study and preservation of the microbial biodiversity of foods.
  • Implementation of starter cultures for food and other industrial applications

  • Quality Management System

    ISO 9001:2015 certificate n° 82974