Organisms

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.

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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.

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Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pathogenicity, physiology, radiation effects, ultrastructure, virology.

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2021

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  • Verrucomicrobia (2004-2020)

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  1. B03w.440w.930.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Akkermansia. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000086102. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000086102
  2. Akkermansia. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akkermansia
  3. Akkermansia. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3884023