Eubacterium
Eubacterium is a genus of bacteria that are part of the normal human microbiota. They are Gram-positive, anaerobic, and rod-shaped. Some species are known to produce butyric acid.
Classification[edit | edit source]
The genus Eubacterium is part of the phylum Firmicutes, in the class Clostridia, and order Clostridiales. It includes several species, some of which are associated with diseases in humans.
Species[edit | edit source]
Some of the species in the Eubacterium genus include:
- Eubacterium aerofaciens
- Eubacterium biforme
- Eubacterium callanderi
- Eubacterium combesii
- Eubacterium contortum
- Eubacterium dolichum
- Eubacterium eligens
- Eubacterium lentum
- Eubacterium limosum
- Eubacterium multiforme
- Eubacterium nodatum
- Eubacterium oxidoreducens
- Eubacterium pyruvativorans
- Eubacterium rectale
- Eubacterium siraeum
- Eubacterium sulci
- Eubacterium tarantellae
- Eubacterium tenue
- Eubacterium timidum
- Eubacterium tortuosum
- Eubacterium uniforme
- Eubacterium ventriosum
- Eubacterium yurii
Role in human health[edit | edit source]
Eubacterium species are part of the normal gut flora in humans. They play a role in maintaining gut health by producing short-chain fatty acids such as butyric acid, which provides energy for the cells lining the colon. However, some species can also be associated with diseases such as periodontitis and bacterial vaginosis.
See also[edit | edit source]
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