Bifidobacterium bifidum is a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that is neither motile nor spore-forming. The bacterium is rod-shaped and can be found living in clusters, pairs, or even independently. It was isolated from baby feces.
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Product Overview
Bifidobacterium bifidum is a Gram-positive, anaerobic bacterium that is neither motile nor spore-forming. The bacterium is rod-shaped and can be found living in clusters, pairs, or even independently. It was isolated from baby feces.
Target
Bifidobacterium
Genus
Bifidobacterium
Strain Designation
VPI 11241[Ti]
Application
Study and research
Type Strain
Yes
Culture Medium
BBL
Culture Conditions
37°C; Anaerobic
Source
Baby feces
Characteristics
Gram-positive, the cells are rod-shaped. Solitary, paired, v-shaped or stacked, no buds. Strictly anaerobic, it ferments glucose to produce lactic acid.
Risk Group
1
Product Format
Freeze-dried
Packaging
Ampoule tube
Storage
-80°C
Shelf Life
6 years
Target Introduction
Introduction
Bifidobacterium are Gram-positive, heterofermentative, anaerobic bacteria with a distinctive bifid; i.e. Y shape after which they are named. They wre originally isolated from the faeces of breast-fed infants, members of the genus Bifidobacterium are commonly found in the GI tract of mammals. In humans, Bifidobacterium resides within the GI tract, from birth to old age. Disturbances in the microbiota are linked to an ever-growing number of immune-linked disease states including IBD, atopic allergy, arthritis, and obesity. Therefore, there is a significant interest in treating these diseases through microbial or "probiotic" supplementation of patients, including Bifidobacterium. Data from mouse models and clinical trials indicate that Bifidobacterium may have beneficial effects for treating and preventing immune-linked diseases, including gut-associated and systemic conditions. Bifidobacterium have been commercially exploited as probiotic agents due to their associated health benefits and GRAS; Generally Recognised As Safe status.
Alternative Names
Bifidobacterium bifidum; 29521
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