The Genome of Akkermansia muciniphila, a Dedicated Intestinal Mucin Degrader, and Its Use in Exploring Intestinal Metagenomes

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Authors

Mark W. J. van Passel · Wageningen University & Research

Ravi Kant · University of Helsinki

Erwin G. Zoetendal · Wageningen University & Research

Caroline M. Plugge · Wageningen University & Research

Muriel Derrien · Wageningen University & Research

Stephanie Malfatti · Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Patrick Chain

Abstract

These large repositories allow us to further mine for genetic heterogeneity and species diversity in the genus Akkermansia, providing novel insight towards the functionality of this abundant inhabitant of the human intestinal tract.

Topics & Keywords

Bacteriophages and microbial interactions Probiotics and Fermented Foods Gut microbiota and health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life in Land

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. e16876-e16876

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016876

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