Akkermansia muciniphila
Akkermansia muciniphila is a commensal bacterium that colonizes the gut mucosa, playing a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and function of the intestinal mucus layer. Its ability to influence human health, along with its interactions with other members of the gut microbiota, has made A. muciniphila a prominent focus in genetic and probiotic research.
The Institute for Digestive Research is conducting in-depth studies on A. muciniphila and other probiotic bacteria that produce beneficial metabolites, aiming to uncover how these compounds influence human health and disease. This research seeks to expand our understanding of gut bacteria’s impact on the human body and open new avenues for therapeutic applications.