Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria in the genus Lactobacillus. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a homofermentative, microaerophilic species, fermenting sugars into lactic acid, and grows readily at rather low pH values; below pH 5.0 and has an optimum growth temperature of around 37°C.
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Product Information
Product Overview
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of Gram-positive bacteria in the genus Lactobacillus. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a homofermentative, microaerophilic species, fermenting sugars into lactic acid, and grows readily at rather low pH values; below pH 5.0 and has an optimum growth temperature of around 37°C.
Target
Lactobacillus
Genus
Lactobacillus
Strain Designation
Scav
Application
Study and research
Type Strain
Yes
Culture Medium
MRS
Culture Conditions
37°C; Anaerobic
Risk Group
1
Product Format
Freeze-dried
Packaging
Ampoule tube
Storage
-80°C
Shelf Life
6 years
Target Introduction
Introduction
Lactobacillus species are normal flora of the human mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract, where they produce lactic acid and competitively inhibit pathogenic organisms. Lactobacillus are small, slender, nonmotile, Gram-positive bacilli in chains. Immature colonies appear smooth, convex, and translucent. Some species of Lactobacillus used commonly as probiotics. They are most commonly used for diarrhea, including infectious diarrhea and diarrhea in people taking antibiotics. Some people also use lactobacillus for general digestion problems, irritable bowel syndrome; IBS, colic in infants, and many other conditions that involve the stomach and bowel.
Alternative Names
Lactobacillus acidophilus; 4356
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