The genus Akkermansia is populated by a multitude of biological species with a wide distribution in the animal kingdom

Abstract Background The mucin-degrading bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila has attracted enormous interest for its beneficial effects on human health. However, growing evidence suggests that the Akkermansia genus is populated by several species that differ in phenotypic characteristics and associatio...

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Main Authors: Cristian Molteni, Diego Forni, Rachele Cagliani, Manuela Sironi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Biology Direct
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13062-025-00680-5
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