Akkermansia

A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic bacteria in the phylum VERRUCOMICROBIA and the family Akkermansiaceae. This genus includes the species Akkermansia muciniphila which is known for residing in the human intestinal tract and having effects on human metabolism.

Year introduced: 2021

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Tree Number(s): B03.440.930.500

MeSH Unique ID: D000086102

Registry Number: txid239934

Previous Indexing:

• Verrucomicrobia (2004-2020)

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Organisms Category
Bacteria
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Verrucomicrobia
Akkermansia