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Microbe Identification
Microbe nameAmedibacterium intestinale
NCBI Taxonomy ID2583452
Description*Amedibacterium intestinale* is a Gram-positive bacillus that is part of the complex microbiota found in the intestines of various animals. As a member of the animal intestinal microflora, it plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health and influencing the host's digestive processes. This nonsporulating bacterium thrives in anaerobic environments, reflecting its adaptation to colonize the oxygen-deprived conditions found within the intestines.Although specific temperature and metabolic requirements for *Amedibacterium intestinale* have not been conclusively documented, its survival in the gut indicates a capacity to effectively utilize the substrates available in the gastrointestinal tract. The presence of such microbes is essential for the breakdown of complex carbohydrates and the production of short-chain fatty acids, which serve as important energy sources for intestinal epithelial cells and help regulate immune responses. An intriguing ecological insight into *Amedibacterium intestinale* is its potential role in maintaining the balance of the gut microbiome. By contributing to the fermentation processes and competing with pathogenic microorganisms, *Amedibacterium intestinale* may help prevent dysbiosis, a state of microbial imbalance that can lead to digestive disorders and influence overall health. This reflects the broader significance of gut microbes in supporting the host’s immune system and metabolic functions, emphasizing the intricate relationships within the microbiome that are vital for the health of both animals and humans.
Microbe Taxonomy
SuperkingdomBacteria
KingdomEubacteria
PhylumFirmicutes
ClassErysipelotrichia
OrderErysipelotrichales
FamilyErysipelotrichaceae
GenusAmedibacterium
SpeciesNot Available
Microbe Properties
Gram staining propertiesPositive
ShapeBacilli
MobilityNo
Flagellar presenceNo
Number of membranesNot Available
Oxygen preferenceAnaerobic
Optimal temperatureNot Available
Temperature rangeNot Available
HabitatAnimal Intestinal Microflora
Biotic relationshipNot Available
Cell arrangementNot Available
SporulationNonsporulating
MetabolismNot Available
Energy sourceNot Available
Properties References38882495 40422085 35471119 35506110 36430811
Host and Biospecimens
HostBody siteBiospecimenData SourceReference
HumanGutFecesManually AnnotatedNot Available