Lactobacillaceae: NCBI 33958, [family]

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| Lactobacillaceae| Lactobacillaceae Winslow et al. 1917

1. Probiotic and Gut Health: Many species within the Lactobacillaceae family, especially Lactobacillus species, are commonly used as probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host. Lactobacillus strains are known for their ability to modulate the gut microbiota, promote gut health, and contribute to the balance of the microbial community.

2. Fermentation and Food Production: Lactic acid bacteria, including those in the Lactobacillaceae family, play a crucial role in the fermentation of foods. They are used in the production of various fermented foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, and kimchi. Fermentation not only contributes to the preservation of food but also enhances nutritional properties and introduces beneficial microbial strains.

3. Immune System Modulation: Some Lactobacillaceae strains have been studied for their immunomodulatory effects. They may interact with the immune system and influence the host's immune responses.

4. Vaginal Health: Certain Lactobacillus species are natural inhabitants of the vaginal microbiota in women. They help maintain an acidic environment, producing lactic acid, which is thought to play a role in preventing the overgrowth of harmful microorganisms and maintaining vaginal health.

5. Potential for Disease Prevention: The consumption of probiotics, including Lactobacillaceae strains, has been studied for its potential to prevent or alleviate certain conditions, including diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and allergic disorders. However, the effectiveness can vary depending on the specific strain and the health condition.

6. Dental Health: Some Lactobacillus species are associated with dental health. They can contribute to the maintenance of oral health by inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria and promoting a balanced oral microbiota.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
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• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Lactobacillaceae impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.3117675185203552	0.4503481984138489	Chromobacteriaceae	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Lactobacillaceae

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart