| Description | Ignavibacterium album 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, gut, and respiratory tract, across different species. As an Obligate Anaerobe, Ignavibacterium album requires the absence of oxygen to survive, which is reflected in its metabolism, where it derives energy from the breakdown of organic compounds. The Gram-negative cell wall structure of Ignavibacterium album consists of a thin peptidoglycan layer, making it more susceptible to certain antibiotics. Its rod-shaped morphology allows it to navigate through dense environments, such as the gut microbiome, where it plays a role in the degradation of complex organic matter. As a Chemoheterotroph, Ignavibacterium album relies on organic compounds for energy and carbon, which is obtained through the fermentation of sugars and other carbon sources. The ability of Ignavibacterium album to inhabit various body sites, including those with limited oxygen availability, is a testament to its adaptability and ability to thrive in diverse environments. Ignavibacterium album's unique metabolic capabilities allow it to produce short-chain fatty acids, which can have a profound impact on the host's health, influencing the balance of the microbiome and potentially affecting the development of certain diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and its presence has been noted in environments with low oxygen levels, including deep-sea sediments and the human gut. |
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