Complete genome sequence, metabolic profiling and functional studies reveal Ligilactobacillus salivarius LS-ARS2 is a promising biofilm-forming probiotic with significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and antibiofilm potential

<i>LS-ARS2</i> is a novel, fast-growing, biofilm-forming probiotic with significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-biofilm potentials, suggesting the promising applications of <i>LS-ARS2</i> for combating pathogenic biofilms and improving gut-health. However, further <i>in vivo</i> studies would facilitate their potential applications.