Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
A species of FAECALIBACTERIUM, previously classified in the FUSOBACTERIUM genus, that is a major constituent of the GUT MICROBIOTA in healthy humans. It has anti-inflammatory activity and reduced numbers of this species occur in patients with INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES such as CROHN DISEASE.
Year introduced: 2017
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Tree Number(s): B03.353.625.766.500, B03.440.425.410.413.500
MeSH Unique ID: D000070037
Registry Number: txid853
Entry Terms:
- Fusobacterium prausnitzii
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