Bacteroides fragilis was isolated from human pleural fluid. It is an anaerobic, Gram-negative, pleomorphic to rod-shaped bacterium.
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Product Information
Product Overview
Bacteroides fragilis was isolated from human pleural fluid. It is an anaerobic, Gram-negative, pleomorphic to rod-shaped bacterium.
Target
Bacteroides
Genus
Bacteroides
Application
Study and research
Culture Medium
Blood agar
Culture Conditions
37°C; Anaerobic
Source
Human pleural fluid, empyema
Risk Group
2
Product Format
Freeze-dried
Packaging
Ampoule tube
Storage
-80°C
Shelf Life
6 years
Target Introduction
Introduction
Bacteroides is a group of promising candidates that has attracted major attentions from scientists as model organisms or community for the investigations of the intestinal microbiota field, due to their powerful adaption characteristics in the host and especially the underlying benefits. Bacteroides is a genus of Gram-negative, obligate anaerobic bacteria. Bacteroides species are non endospore-forming bacilli, and may be either motile or nonmotile, depending on the species. Bacteroides; order is the most abundant group of Gram-negative bacteria which flourish in the human intestine at high densities of 109-1011 CFU per gram of feces, and constitutes over 30 species which are more closely related than members in other bacteria orders. And, Bacteroides is considered as one of the major genera of the core microbiota module, of which species with relative abundance of over 1% refers to B. uniformis, B. vulgatus, B. caccae, and B. thetaiotaomicron. In addition to the unique physiological characteristics and the special ecological dynamics, Bacteroides species are under investigations for their underlying beneficial dialogues with the host. Bacteroides species to be considered as next-generation probiotics, and the application of which in prevention or intervention in dysbiosis of gut microbiota and the associated disorders requires further investigations in the modulatory mechanisms and safety evaluation. Bacteroides is one of the dominant contributors of SCFA among the intestinal commensals, mostly in the form of acetate and propionate. Accumulated acetate blocks the transportation of toxins between gut lumen and blood, while propionate is capable of inducing the apoptosis of human colon carcinoma cells, and thus avoids the formation of tumors. Moreover, Vitamin K, which is mainly synthesized by gut microbiota candidates such as Bacteroides, can help prevent or treat osteoporosis by increasing bone mineral density.
Alternative Names
Bacteroides fragilis; 25931
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What unique properties does Bacteroides fragilis have due to its isolation source?
Bacteroides fragilis was isolated from human pleural fluid, which may influence its interactions and functionalities, particularly in studies related to respiratory or pleural diseases.
Can Bacteroides fragilis be used in genetic studies?
Yes, Bacteroides fragilis, like other strains of Bacteroides, can be utilized in genetic studies due to its well-characterized genome. This makes it suitable for experiments involving genetic manipulation and functional genomics.
What protocols should be followed for the long-term storage of Bacteroides fragilis to ensure strain viability?
For long-term storage, aliquot and freeze Bacteroides fragilis cultures in a suitable cryoprotectant solution at -80°C. This method helps in retaining viability and prevents genetic drift over time.
How can the growth of Bacteroides fragilis be monitored in laboratory settings?
Growth can be monitored using spectrophotometry to measure optical density, plating on selective media for colony counting, or by pH changes in the culture medium due to metabolic activity, providing quantitative and qualitative data on bacterial proliferation.
Precision in Pleural Microbiota Studies
This strain's origin from pleural fluid provides a nuanced model for exploring lung-associated microbial environments, offering insights unreachable with other products.
Rigorous Anaerobic Performance
Creative Biolabs' Bacteroides fragilis; 25931 consistently demonstrates superior anaerobic growth, making it indispensable for detailed gut-lung axis research.
Exceptional in Disease Correlation Studies
The strain's unique profile enhances our understanding of microbiota's role in respiratory conditions, supported by precise and reliable experimental outcomes.
Reliable Research Tool
Creative Biolabs delivers with Bacteroides fragilis; 25951-a strain that provides consistent results in gastrointestinal disorder studies due to its high-quality and well-maintained cultures.
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