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Akkermansia MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Akkermansia
Tree Number(s)
B03.440.930.500
Unique ID
D000086102
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000086102
Scope Note
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.
Registry Number
txid239934
Previous Indexing
Verrucomicrobia (2004-2020)
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Established
2021/01/01
Date of Entry
2020/07/07
Revision Date
2020/08/13
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