The potential of Akkermansia muciniphila in inflammatory bowel disease

This article therefore aims to review the relationship between A. muciniphila and IBD, the effect of intervention of A. muciniphila on IBD, and the possible reasons for the contradictory role of A. muciniphila in the treatment of IBD. KEY POINTS: The effect of A. muciniphila on inflammatory bowel disease is controversy. A. muciniphila shows anti-inflammatory potential in IBD. The colitogenicity of A. muciniphila is context dependent.PMID:34312713 | DOI:10.1007/s00253-021-11453-1
Source: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: research