Lactobacillus acidophilus

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Lactobacillus_acidophilus
GPTKB entity
Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Bacteria
gptkbp:benefit supports immune system
improves gut health
prevents vaginal infections
gptkbp:canAlleviate lactose intolerance symptoms
gptkbp:canInhibit pathogenic bacteria
gptkbp:cellWallComponent peptidoglycan
gptkbp:class gptkb:Bacilli
gptkbp:domain gptkb:Bacteria
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lactobacillaceae
gptkbp:fermentation lactose
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Moro
1900
gptkbp:foundIn dietary supplements
dairy products
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Lactobacillus
gptkbp:gramStain Gram-positive
gptkbp:habitat vagina
mouth
human gastrointestinal tract
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lactobacillus acidophilus
gptkbp:metabolism homofermentative
gptkbp:motility non-motile
gptkbp:operatingSystem 37°C
gptkbp:optimum_pH 5.5-6.0
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lactobacillales
gptkbp:oxygenRequirement microaerophilic
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Firmicutes
gptkbp:produces lactic acid
bacteriocins
gptkbp:reduces cholesterol
gptkbp:safetyStatus gptkb:Generally_Recognized_As_Safe_(GRAS)
gptkbp:shape rod-shaped
gptkbp:sporeFormation non-spore-forming
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:Bacillus_acidophilus
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:species
1579
gptkbp:typeStrain gptkb:ATCC_4356
gptkbp:usedAs probiotic
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:livestock
pharmaceuticals
probiotics
fermented foods
yogurt production
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bacillota
gptkb:Bacteria
gptkb:Firmicutes
gptkb:Lactobacillus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5