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Bacillus licheniformis
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Environmental
Where this strain was first isolated, curated from the literature and culture-collection catalogs. It describes provenance only — not suitability, and not benefit.
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Public genome assembly available
Bacillus licheniformis is a spore-forming bacterium studied in veterinary and aquaculture applications. Research has examined the strain in combination with other Bacillus species as a direct-fed microbial and feed additive in livestock and fish species including piglets, broiler chickens, tilapia, and dairy cattle. Studies have investigated effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, intestinal immunity, and microbiota composition. In vitro and characterization studies have explored enzymatic activities and metabolic properties relevant to feed applications.
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Share of this strain's 855 body-system-tagged papers that concern each system. Research coverage, not measured effect.
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Share of this strain's 183 symptom-tagged papers that mention each symptom or condition. Research coverage, not evidence of benefit.
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1895 papers reference this strain in the probiotic database.
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IN_VITRO
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OBSERVATIONAL
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ANIMAL
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IN_VITRO
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IN_VITRO
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REVIEW
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RCT
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IN_VITRO
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IN_VITRO
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REVIEW
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RCT
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ANIMAL
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OTHER
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ANIMAL
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ANIMAL
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Isolation of bacillus licheniformis from quails and selection of highly antagonistic strains for the development of a synbiotic preparation
· Ukrainian Journal of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences
Effect of Bacillus licheniformis enhancement on microbial community structure and metabolism of Fu-flavor Baijiu during fermentation process
· DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)
Impact of Hyperthermia on Gut Microbial Adaptation: Role of Thermophilic Bacteria in Host Physiology
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Targeted screening of biocontrol Bacillus strains against apple replant disease and their effects on rhizosphere microecology and Fusarium spp
· Scientia Horticulturae
Isolation and Characterization of Antibiotic Producing Novel Bacillus species from Soil Ecosystem
· Ecology Environment and Conservation
Safety Assessment on the Safety and Efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 (B-Act®) as a Feed Additive for Piglets, Pigs for Fattening, Minor Growing Porcine Species and All Reproductive Porcine Species (RP2163)
· FSA research and evidence.
Effects of supplementation with Bacillus licheniformis 809 and Bacillus subtilis 810 on colostrum quality, productive performance, nutrient digestibility, and metabolic responses of dairy cows during the transition period
· Journal of Dairy Science
Bacillus Cell-Free Supernatants Support Canine EpithelialBarrier Function and Stress Adaptation Through Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Apoptotic Mechanisms
· Journal of Animal Science
Evaluation of Bacillus licheniformis Strain Ht3 as a Potential Probiotic
· Proceedings of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE AND BACILLUS LICHENIFORMIS AS SYNBIOTICS IN POULTRY PRODUCTION
· Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Effects of Bacillus licheniformis fermentation extract fed alone or with monensin on production performance and feed efficiency of dairy cows
· Journal of Dairy Science
Elephant-derived Bacillus licheniformis modulates immune cells shedding light on cancer resistance
· Frontiers in Microbiology
Hitchhiking novel nanozymes on Bacillus licheniformis as an interactive reinforced bioactive platform for multifaceted therapy of ulcerative colitis
· Journal of Controlled Release
Optimized Fermentation with Bacillus licheniformis on Flaxseed Cake Modulates Microbiota Toward Higher Propionate Production in Piglets
· Agriculture
Bacillus licheniformis Alleviates DSS-Induced Ulcerative Colitis in Mice by Repairing the Intestinal Barrier and Regulating Gut Microbiota and Its Metabolism
· Nutrients
Probiotic Bacillus licheniformis competitively establishes and enhances production efficiency, immune responsiveness, and protection against Aeromonas hydrophila O:18 in Cirrhinus mrigala (Ham.)
· Scientific Reports
α-amilase de Bacillus licheniformis como ferramenta para a sustentável na nutrição de frangos de corte
· OBSERVATÓRIO DE LA ECONOMÍA LATINOAMERICANA
Dietary Supplementation with Bacillus licheniformis and Bacillus subtilis Modulates Immunity, Serum Metabolome, and Intestinal Homeostasis in Cats
· Animals
Probiotic Bacillus licheniformis DSMZ 28710 improves sow milk microbiota and enhances piglet health outcomes
· Scientific Reports
Protective Roles of Bacillus licheniformis Preparation Against Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Inflammation After Radiotherapy in Children With Medulloblastoma
· British Journal of Hospital Medicine
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Citations
Selected papers that name this strain.
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PMID 41570895 →Effects of supplementation with Bacillus licheniformis 809 and Bacillus subtilis 810 on colostrum quality, productive performance, nutrient digestibility, and metabolic responses of dairy cows during the transition period· Journal of Dairy Science · 2026
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Source →Safety Assessment on the Safety and Efficacy of Bacillus licheniformis DSM 28710 (B-Act®) as a Feed Additive for Piglets, Pigs for Fattening, Minor Growing Porcine Species and All Reproductive Porcine Species (RP2163)· FSA research and evidence. · 2026
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PMID 41134167 →Protective Roles of Bacillus licheniformis Preparation Against Gastrointestinal Dysfunction and Inflammation After Radiotherapy in Children With Medulloblastoma· British Journal of Hospital Medicine · 2025
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PMID 40533176 →Bacillus Licheniformis Capsules (Live) Modulates Gut Microbiota and Enhances Immune Function in Chemotherapy Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer· The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine · 2025
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PMID 40004971 →Five-Day Treatment with B. licheniformis Along with Classical Vancomycin Treatment Was Effective in Preserving Gut Microbiota in Patients with Clostridioides difficile Infection· Nutrients · 2025
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Source →PS-3 Effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on feeder cattle performance during a preconditioning program· Journal of Animal Science · 2025
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PMID 40062001 →Clinical significance of perioperative probiotic intervention on recovery following intestinal surgery· World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery · 2025
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Source →Effects of probiotic Bacillus subtilis and B. licheniformis on water quality, growth, physiology, gene expression, and disease resistance in Sparus aurata fingerlings· Frontiers in Marine Science · 2025
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PMID 38817278 →Effects of oral probiotics on inflammation and intestinal function in adult patients after appendectomy: Randomized controlled trial· World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery · 2024
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PMID 39640549 →Maternal probiotic mixture supplementation optimizes the gut microbiota structure of offspring piglets through the gut–breast axis· Animal nutrition · 2024