PATo (Probiotic Analysis Tool) is a machine learning tool for probiotic bacteria prediction composed by different models, trained based on the iProbiotics datasets:

  • Probiotic or Non Probiotic
  • Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium or Others Classifications
  • Probiotic Lactobacillus or Non Probiotic Lactobacillus
Input file: (Genbank Format):
Note: Input file must be annotated (CDS identified)

ML model: (trained from iProbiotics datasets):

Cite us


Dias RS, Kremer FS, da Costa de Avila LF. In silico prospection of Lactobacillus acidophilus strains with potential probiotic activity. Braz J Microbiol. 2023 Dec;54(4):2733-2743. doi: 10.1007/s42770-023-01139-3.