Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG

Preferred Label : Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG;

NCIt synonyms : LGG;

NCIt related terms : Culturelle; LACTICASEIBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS GG;

NCIt definition : A live specific strain of the species, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (a subspecies of Lactobacillus casei) with probiotic activity. When administered orally, Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG adheres to the mucous membrane of the intestine and may help to restore the balance of the GI microflora; promote gut-barrier functions; diminish the production of carcinogenic compounds by other intestinal bacteria; and activate the innate immune;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A live form of a bacterium that makes lactic acid (a substance that is made from sugars found in milk and is also made in the body). Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG is given to help with digestion and normal bowel function. It may also help keep the gastrointestinal (GI) tract healthy. It is being studied in the prevention of infections in patients having donor stem cell transplants and in other conditions.;

UNII : 4VNZ1M3QXY;

Drug name : Gefilus; Gefilac;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000658836; CDR0000658837;

Details

Origin ID

C61097;

UMLS CUI

C5443862;

Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Culturelle [MeSH concept]
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Bacterium [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (substance) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- CTRP Terminology [NCIt concept]
- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt COVID-19 Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]
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