Lactobacillus rhamnosus

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Lactobacillus_rhamnosus
GPTKB entity
Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Bacteria
gptkbp:binomialAuthority gptkb:Hansen_1968
gptkbp:class gptkb:Bacilli
gptkbp:domain gptkb:Bacteria
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lactobacillaceae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:1989_(GG_strain)
gptkbp:foundIn oral cavity
vagina
human gastrointestinal tract
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Lactobacillus
gptkbp:gramStain Gram-positive
gptkbp:metabolism ferments carbohydrates
gptkbp:motility non-motile
gptkbp:notableStrain gptkb:Lactobacillus_rhamnosus_GG
gptkbp:operatingSystem 37°C
gptkbp:order gptkb:Lactobacillales
gptkbp:oxygenRequirement facultative anaerobe
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Bacillota
gptkbp:produces lactic acid
gptkbp:roleInHealth supports gut health
may prevent urinary tract infections
may reduce symptoms of IBS
may support immune function
prevents diarrhea
gptkbp:shape rod-shaped
gptkbp:sporeFormation non-spore-forming
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:probiotic
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:milk
dairy products
probiotic supplements
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lactobacillus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lactobacillus rhamnosus