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Akkermansia MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


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 Numbers
txid239934
Previous Indexing
Verrucomicrobia (2004-2020)
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Introduced
2021/01/01
Last Updated
2021/01/01
Akkermansia Preferred
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