Faecalibacterium prausnitzii strain aa_0143

Faecalibacterium prausnitzii strain aa_0143 is a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium classified as a chemoheterotroph. This strain exhibits a rod shape and is non-motile, lacking flagella. It thrives optimally at a temperature of 37°C, fitting within the mesophilic temperature range. F. prausnitzii strain aa_0143 has a single replicon and does not form spores. This bacterium is found in diverse habitats, including the gastrointestinal tracts of various hosts such as Homo sapiens, Gallus gallus (chickens), Metazoa, Aves, Macaca mulatta (rhesus macaques), and Macaca fascicularis (long-tailed macaques). Its presence in the gut microbiota of these organisms suggests a potential role in gut health and microbial ecology. F. prausnitzii is known for its beneficial effects, particularly in humans, where it is associated with anti-inflammatory properties. The strain's capability to thrive in diverse hosts highlights its ecological adaptability and suggests it may play a significant role in maintaining gut homeostasis across species. The ability to metabolize complex carbohydrates makes F. prausnitzii important for the fermentation processes in the gut, contributing to short-chain fatty acid production, which is vital for gut health and systemic effects in the host. This underscores the ecological significance of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii in both human health and the broader microbial ecosystems in which it resides.