Clostridium acetobutylicum is a chemoorganotroph. It is a Gram-positive bacillus. It requires anaerobic conditions in order to grow in its vegetative state.
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Product Overview | Clostridium acetobutylicum is a chemoorganotroph. It is a Gram-positive bacillus. It requires anaerobic conditions in order to grow in its vegetative state. |
Target | Clostridium |
Genus | Clostridium |
Strain Designation | 2289 |
Application | Study and research |
Type Strain | Yes |
Culture Medium | Blood agar |
Culture Conditions | 37°C; Anaerobic |
Risk Group | 1 |
Product Format | Freeze-dried |
Packaging | Ampoule tube |
Storage | -80°C |
Shelf Life | 6 years |
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Introduction | Clostridium is a genus of rod-shaped, usually Gram-positive bacteria, members of which are found in soil, water, and the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals. The majority of species are obligate anaerobes. As the predominant bacteria in gut, Clostridium species exert lots of benefits to body health via interacting with intestine directly or indirectly. Clostridium species are potent candidates to alleviate dysfunctions and disorders in intestine, they have been reported to attenuate inflammation and allergic diseases effectively owing to their distinctive biological activities. Their cellular components and metabolites, like butyrate, secondary bile acids and indolepropionic acid, play a probiotic role primarily through energizing intestinal epithelial cells, strengthening intestinal barrier and interacting with immune system. In view of their salutary performances, Clostridium species have a huge potential as probiotics. |
Alternative Names | Clostridium acetobutylicum; 2289 |
Clostridium acetobutylicum thrives under strict anaerobic conditions with optimal growth temperatures ranging from 30°C to 37°C. The bacterium requires a nutrient-rich medium, typically a modified Reinforced Clostridial Medium (RCM), which provides essential nutrients and maintains the necessary pH for growth.
Clostridium acetobutylicum can be used in microbiome studies to understand its role in gut health and its interactions with other microbial communities. Researchers cultivate this bacterium under anaerobic conditions and monitor its effects on various health markers, including the production of short-chain fatty acids and their impact on gut epithelial cells.
Clostridium acetobutylicum is studied for its potential probiotic properties, particularly its ability to produce butyric acid, which is beneficial for gut health. Researchers cultivate the bacterium in specialized media to optimize butyrate production and assess its impact on intestinal health through in vitro and in vivo studies.
Yes, genetic modification techniques can be employed to enhance the bacterium's ability to produce health-promoting compounds such as butyrate. Researchers use CRISPR-Cas9 or other genetic engineering tools to introduce or knock out specific genes, optimizing metabolic pathways for increased production of beneficial metabolites.
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