Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum is a fastidious, strictly anaerobic, butyrate-producing gut bacterium with growing relevance across human, animal, and product development research. Creative Biolabs supports microbiome innovators worldwide with integrated B. pullicaecorum discovery, characterization, and development services, from isolation and fermentation to mechanistic and safety evaluation.
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B. pullicaecorum, first isolated from chicken caecal content as an anaerobic butyrate producer, is now recognized as an important member of the Oscillospiraceae family with strong butyrate-generating capacity. Depletion of Butyricicoccus in stool and mucosal samples has been associated with ulcerative colitis and other intestinal disorders, underlining its importance in gut barrier and immune research.
At the same time, B. pullicaecorum is emerging as a model organism for next-generation butyrate-producing probiotics, with data in colorectal cancer models, bladder urothelial biology, bone metabolism, food allergy, metabolic research, and poultry performance. Creative Biolabs leverages specialized anaerobic workflows, functional assays, and safety profiling platforms to de-risk and accelerate B. pullicaecorum–centered projects.
Creative Biolabs performs targeted isolation and screening of B. pullicaecorum from human, animal, or environmental samples using strict anaerobic techniques. Enrichment strategies, selective media, and multi-parameter primary screening help identify robust B. pullicaecorum strains with desirable butyrate production, growth kinetics, and technological properties for downstream R&D.
For each B. pullicaecorum isolate, identification combines 16S rRNA gene sequencing, genome-based taxonomic analysis, and chemotaxonomic profiling. This multi-layer approach differentiates B. pullicaecorum from closely related Oscillospiraceae members and documents strain identity for regulatory dossiers, IP support, and future comparative studies.
Dedicated anaerobic fermentation platforms support lab-scale to pilot-scale production of B. pullicaecorum. Creative Biolabs optimizes pH, carbon sources, redox control, and agitation to maximize viable counts and butyrate yield, while monitoring key metabolites and stability attributes that influence downstream formulation and functional evaluation.
Mechanistic studies interrogate how B. pullicaecorum and its metabolites modulate gut epithelial integrity, SCFA transporter and receptor expression, and host signaling pathways. Creative Biolabs designs bespoke in vitro and ex vivo assays to map mode of action, including butyrate-responsive gene signatures, barrier function readouts, and host-microbe interaction endpoints.
B. pullicaecorum–conditioned media and purified metabolites are evaluated in immune co-culture systems, including dendritic cells, T cell subsets, and epithelial–immune models. These platforms quantify cytokine profiles, Th17/Treg balance, and chemokine production, supporting projects in gut inflammation, bone–gut axis research, and food allergy immunology.
Carbohydrate utilization and SCFA output of B. pullicaecorum are characterized using defined substrates (e.g., dietary fibers, prebiotics) and high-resolution metabolite analytics. This service links specific carbohydrate sources to butyrate production profiles, informing synbiotic design, dietary intervention studies, and formulation strategies.
Creative Biolabs supports the development of B. pullicaecorum formulations suitable for research use and pre-clinical evaluation, including encapsulated and stabilized formats compatible with oxygen-sensitive organisms. Encapsulation and excipient selection are guided by published stability work on B. pullicaecorum next-generation probiotic candidates.
B. pullicaecorum strains are profiled using a safety panel that can include genome-based virulence and resistance gene screening, hemolysis assays, antibiotic susceptibility testing, and in vitro cytotoxicity assessments. These data support safe-by-design development of B. pullicaecorum as a model organism, research tool, or candidate for advanced microbiome applications.
Clarify B. pullicaecorum objectives, matrices, and target readouts; define a fit-for-purpose CRO strategy.
Collect or receive samples and perform anaerobic isolation and initial screening for B. pullicaecorum.
Confirm B. pullicaecorum identity and document core phenotypic and genomic attributes.
Scale B. pullicaecorum fermentation and run tailored functional or MoA screening campaigns.
Develop research-grade formulations and complete biological safety test services on selected strains.
Deliver integrated datasets, interpretation, and recommendations for subsequent microbiome development stages.
Extensive experience with oxygen-sensitive, butyrate-producing gut bacteria.
From isolation and ID to fermentation, formulation, and safety.
Assay design aligned with epithelial, immune, and metabolic questions.
Service modules tailored to strain, indication, and project stage.
Data packages prepared with GRAS/QPS-style expectations in mind.
Senior microbiome scientists engaged throughout project execution.
Reduced Butyricicoccus abundance has been reported in ulcerative colitis and other intestinal disorders. B. pullicaecorum studies enable exploration of how butyrate, epithelial junction integrity, and cytokine-driven permeability contribute to inflammation-linked barrier dysfunction in preclinical and ex vivo models.
In 1,2-dimethylhydrazine–associated colorectal cancer models, B. pullicaecorum and its metabolites modulate short-chain fatty acid transporters and receptors, influencing cell proliferation and apoptosis. Creative Biolabs supports CRC-focused programs examining how B. pullicaecorum–derived butyrate shapes colonic cell signaling and tumor microenvironment biology.
Experimental work suggests that butyrate from B. pullicaecorum impacts bladder urothelial cells by altering cell cycle, growth, and gene expression programs. B. pullicaecorum platforms allow investigators to dissect SCFA-responsive pathways in urothelial biology and integrate microbial metabolites into bladder research models.
Recent data indicate that combining B. pullicaecorum with 3-hydroxyanthranilic acid can modulate gut microbiota and Th17/Treg balance in postmenopausal osteoporosis models. Creative Biolabs enables bone–gut axis projects exploring how B. pullicaecorum–driven immune and metabolic shifts relate to skeletal outcomes.
The genus Butyricicoccus has been implicated in mediating interactions between probiotics, antibiotics, and food allergy responses, influencing chemokine production and allergic phenotypes. With B. pullicaecorum models, researchers can investigate context-dependent roles of gut microbes in allergen responses and microbiome resilience.
In broiler chickens, B. pullicaecorum supplementation has been associated with improved feed conversion, reduced abundance of harmful intestinal microbes, and reduced necrotic enteritis incidence. Creative Biolabs helps livestock programs leverage B. pullicaecorum to study productivity, intestinal health, and targeted microbiome modulation in animal production systems.
Below are the research-use products available to support your B. pullicaecorum studies.
| Product Name | Catalog No. | Target | Product Overview | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum; 23266 | LBSX-0522-GF82 | Butyricicoccus | Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum is an anaerobic, butyrate-producing bacterium isolated from the cecal content of a broiler chicken. | — | Inquiry |
| Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum Genomic DNA | LBGF-0925-GF1434 | Butyricicoccus DNA | High-quality, intact genomic DNA isolated from Butyricicoccus pullicaecorum. Purified and ready-to-use for PCR, qPCR, and Next-Generation Sequencing applications. | 5 µg | $720.00 |
B. pullicaecorum is a strictly anaerobic, butyrate-producing gut bacterium linked to intestinal health, metabolic regulation, and host immunity. Its defined metabolic profile and growing literature make it an excellent model for next-generation microbiome strategies.
Yes. Client-supplied B. pullicaecorum strains can be integrated into our workflows for identity confirmation, fermentation optimization, functional assays, and safety profiling, with clear chain-of-custody and IP protection measures throughout the project.
Functional studies with B. pullicaecorum often include SCFA quantification, epithelial barrier measurements, immune cytokine panels, gene expression profiling, and strain growth kinetics, with custom endpoints available based on project objectives and assay platform.
Data packages for B. pullicaecorum projects are structured to support GRAS/QPS-style expectations, including genomic characterization, safety panels, and detailed fermentation records, providing a robust scientific foundation for internal governance and later regulatory discussions.
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