Butyrate-Producing Bacteria

**Semantic type:** Organism

**Definition:** Any anaerobic bacteria that metabolizes complex carbohydrates to produce butyrate. These microorganisms may form colonies in the intestines of mammals; their presence may aid the host by catabolizing undigested fiber and starch. Additionally, butyrate is metabolized by colonic epithelial cells and may protect the host against ulcerative colitis and cancer.

**Synonyms:** - BPB - Butyrate-Producing Microbe