Bifidobacteriaceae: NCBI 31953, [family]

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| Bifidobacteriaceae| Bifidobacteriaceae Stackebrandt et al. 1997 emend. Zhi et al. 2009

1. Probiotic and Gut Health: Many species within the Bifidobacteriaceae family are considered probiotics. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host. Bifidobacteria are among the beneficial bacteria that contribute to a balanced and healthy gut microbiota.

2. Fermentation and Short-Chain Fatty Acid Production: Bifidobacteria play a key role in the fermentation of dietary fibers and other complex carbohydrates in the colon. This fermentation process produces short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including acetate, propionate, and butyrate. SCFAs have various health benefits, including providing an energy source for colonocytes, maintaining gut barrier function, and contributing to overall gut health.

3. Immune System Modulation: Bifidobacteria have been shown to interact with the host's immune system. They can modulate immune responses and contribute to the development and maintenance of a balanced immune system. Some strains of Bifidobacteriaceae are studied for their potential immunomodulatory effects.

4. Protection Against Pathogens: Bifidobacteria can compete with harmful pathogens for nutrients and adhesion sites in the gut, potentially providing a protective effect against certain gastrointestinal infections. They may also produce substances that inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

5. Dietary Influences: The abundance of Bifidobacteriaceae in the gut microbiota can be influenced by dietary factors. Diets rich in fibers, prebiotics (substances that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria), and fermented foods can support the growth of bifidobacteria.

6. Associations with Health Conditions: Some studies suggest that alterations in the abundance of Bifidobacteriaceae may be associated with certain health conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders and inflammatory conditions. However, the specific roles of individual bifidobacterial species and strains in health and disease are still areas of active research.

7. Infant Gut Colonization: Bifidobacteria are often dominant in the gut microbiota of breastfed infants. Their presence is thought to contribute to the development of a healthy gut microbiome in early life.

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

Bifidobacteriaceae impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

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Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Bifidobacteriaceae

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