Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Lactobacillus_rhamnosus_GG
GPTKB entity
Statements (42)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Bacteria
probiotic
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:LGG
gptkbp:adhesionTo intestinal mucosa
gptkbp:depot gptkb:ATCC_53103
DSM 20021
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Barry_Goldin
gptkb:Sherwood_Gorbach
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1983
gptkbp:effect supports gut health
may support immune function
may prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea
may reduce risk of atopic dermatitis in children
may reduce risk of traveler's diarrhea
gptkbp:foundIn human gastrointestinal tract
fermented dairy products
gptkbp:genomeSize ~3.0 Mb
gptkbp:gramStain Gram-positive
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG
gptkbp:marketedAs gptkb:LGG
gptkb:Culturelle
gptkbp:motility non-motile
gptkbp:namedAfter Gorbach and Goldin
gptkbp:operatingSystem 37°C
gptkbp:oxygenRequirement facultative anaerobe
gptkbp:parent gptkb:Lactobacillus_rhamnosus
gptkbp:patent gptkb:Tufts_University
US5716618A
gptkbp:produces lactic acid
gptkbp:resistantTo gptkb:carboxylic_acid
bile
gptkbp:safetyStatus generally recognized as safe (GRAS)
gptkbp:shape rod-shaped
gptkbp:sporeFormation no
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:center
gptkbp:usedAs dietary supplement
probiotic in capsules
probiotic in fermented milk
probiotic in yogurt
gptkbp:usedIn clinical trials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lactobacillus_rhamnosus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6