| Description | Butyricimonas synergistica is a gram-negative, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic temperatures, categorizing it as a chemoheterotroph, and can be found in various body sites, including the skin, mouth, gut, and urogenital tract of humans and animals, and is an obligate anaerobe. The gram-negative characteristic indicates that the microbe's cell wall contains a thin peptidoglycan layer, making it more resistant to certain antibiotics. Its rod shape allows for efficient movement and colonization in its environment. As a mesophile, Butyricimonas synergistica grows best in moderate temperatures, typically between 20-45°C, which is suitable for its habitation in the human body.As a chemoheterotroph, Butyricimonas synergistica relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon, breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones, such as butyrate, which is reflected in its name. This process occurs in the absence of oxygen, as the microbe is an obligate anaerobe, meaning it cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. Its presence in various body sites suggests that it plays a role in the microbial community, potentially contributing to the breakdown of complex nutrients and the production of short-chain fatty acids. Butyricimonas synergistica has been implicated in the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that has anti-inflammatory properties and is essential for the health of the gut epithelium. Research has shown that this microbe is able to form symbiotic relationships with other microbes, enhancing its ability to produce butyrate and contributing to a balanced gut microbiome. |
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