Clostridium scindens

cellular organisms|Bacteria|Bacillati|Bacillota|Clostridia|Lachnospirales|Lachnospiraceae|Clostridium
Synonyms: Eubacterium scindens
MCA-BAC-000017
TaxID: 28264 | BacDive: 2748 | Rank: species
Biology & Ecology
Biology
Gram Statusgram-positive
Oxygen Toleranceobligate anaerobe
Morphologybacillus (rod)
Key Traits
  • secondary bile acid producer (7α-dehydroxylating)
Ecology
Primary Nichesgut
Reservoirhuman
Metabolites
produces C04483 deoxycholic acid · C03990 lithocholic acid
consumes
modifies
Clinical Profile
Pathobiont
yes no context dependent unknown
Clinical Rolesprotective commensal
Typical Specimenstool
Clinical Associations:

No specific clinical associations documented.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-01
Evidence Timeline
Related Taxa Shared Niche = same body site   Shared Risk = same vulnerable population