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Bifidobacterium animalis

◔ Human-origin
Sequenced
Public genome assembly available

Bifidobacterium animalis (undesignated strain) is a species-level entry; most clinical evidence in the literature is concentrated in named subspecies strains such as B. animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 and BL04. RCT evidence for those named strains has examined gut microbiota composition, constipation, immune response in the context of influenza vaccination, and oral health, but attributing these study topics to an undesignated B. animalis entry is not scientifically appropriate. Probiotic research in Bifidobacterium is highly strain-specific, and a strain designation is needed to characterize evidence meaningfully. These are research topics, not findings; the papers do not establish that this strain treats or prevents any condition.

Where it's been studied

Share of this strain's 98 body-system-tagged papers that concern each system. Research coverage, not measured effect.

+4 more systems

Symptoms in the research

Share of this strain's 47 symptom-tagged papers that mention each symptom or condition. Research coverage, not evidence of benefit.

+6 more symptoms

Research

157 papers reference this strain in the probiotic database.

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2024 RCT
Efficacy of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 in the treatment of functional dyspepsia: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
· Nature Communications
2022 ANIMAL
Anti-inflammatory effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis A6 on DSS-induced colitis in mice
· Journal of Applied Microbiology
2022 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis Promotes the Growth of Weaning Piglets by Improving Intestinal Development, Enhancing Antioxidant Capacity, and Modulating Gut Microbiota
· Applied and Environmental Microbiology
2022 REVIEW
Use of the Probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 in Oral Diseases
· International Journal of Molecular Sciences
2022 ANIMAL
Effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis SF on enhancing the tumor suppression of irinotecan by regulating the intestinal flora
· Pharmacological Research
2021 OTHER
Microencapsulation of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA‐5 and Bifidobacterium animalis BB‐12 in pectin and sodium alginate: A comparative study on viability, stability, and structure
· Food Science & Nutrition
2021 ANIMAL
Lipoteichoic acid from Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BPL1: a novel postbiotic that reduces fat deposition via IGF‐1 pathway
· Microbial Biotechnology
2021 RCT
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 Protects against Antibiotic-Induced Functional and Compositional Changes in Human Fecal Microbiome
· Nutrients
2021 IN_VITRO
Microencapsulation and invitro characterization of Bifidobacterium animalis for improved survival
· Journal of Food Measurement & Characterization
2021 ANIMAL
Alleviation Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis XLTG11 on Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Colitis in Mice
· Microorganisms
2021 REVIEW
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 Effects on Gut Health: A Review
· Frontiers in Nutrition
2021 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis lkm512 Attenuates Obesity‐Associated Inflammation and Insulin Resistance Through the Modification of Gut Microbiota in High‐Fat Diet‐Induced Obese Mice
· Molecular Nutrition & Food Research
2020 RCT
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis HN019 presents antimicrobial potential against periodontopathogens and modulates the immunological response of oral mucosa in periodontitis patients
· PLoS ONE
2020 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis GCL2505 modulates host energy metabolism via the short-chain fatty acid receptor GPR43
· Scientific Reports
2020 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis: the missing link for the cancer-preventive effect of Gynostemma pentaphyllum
· Gut Microbes
2020 REVIEW
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis 420 for Metabolic Health: Review of the Research
· Nutrients
2020 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis A6 Alleviates Obesity Associated with Promoting Mitochondrial Biogenesis and Function of Adipose Tissue in Mice
· Molecules
2020 ANIMAL
Influenza infection elicits an expansion of gut population of endogenous Bifidobacterium animalis which protects mice against infection
· Genome biology
2020 RCT
PHAGE-2 Study: Supplemental Bacteriophages Extend Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL04 Benefits on Gut Health and Microbiota in Healthy Adults
· Nutrients
2020 ANIMAL
Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. Lactis 420 Mitigates Autoimmune Hepatitis Through Regulating Intestinal Barrier and Liver Immune Cells
· Frontiers in Immunology
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Selected papers that name this strain.

  1. [1]
    Efficacy of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL-99 in the treatment of functional dyspepsia: a randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial
    · Nature Communications · 2024
    PMID 38172093 →
  2. [2]
    Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis HN019 Effects on Gut Health: A Review
    · Frontiers in Nutrition · 2021
    PMID 34970580 →
  3. [3]
    Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12 Protects against Antibiotic-Induced Functional and Compositional Changes in Human Fecal Microbiome
    · Nutrients · 2021
    PMID 34444974 →
  4. [4]
    Effect of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis MN-Gup on constipation and the composition of gut microbiota
    · Beneficial Microbes · 2020
    PMID 33308038 →
  5. [5]
    PHAGE-2 Study: Supplemental Bacteriophages Extend Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BL04 Benefits on Gut Health and Microbiota in Healthy Adults
    · Nutrients · 2020
    PMID 32824480 →
  6. [6]
    Effects of Bifidobacterium animalis Subsp. lactis (BPL1) Supplementation in Children and Adolescents with Prader–Willi Syndrome: A Randomized Crossover Trial
    · Nutrients · 2020
    PMID 33066107 →
  7. [7]
    Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis 420 for Metabolic Health: Review of the Research
    · Nutrients · 2020
    PMID 32218248 →
  8. [8]
    Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis HN019 presents antimicrobial potential against periodontopathogens and modulates the immunological response of oral mucosa in periodontitis patients
    · PLoS ONE · 2020
    PMID 32960889 →
  9. [9]
    The therapeutic efficacy of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB‐12® in infant colic: A randomised, double blind, placebo‐controlled trial
    · Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2019
    PMID 31797399 →
  10. [10]
    Effects of daily consumption of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis CECT 8145 on anthropometric adiposity biomarkers in abdominally obese subjects: a randomized controlled trial
    · International Journal of Obesity · 2018
    PMID 30262813 →