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Bacteroides pectinophilus
| Appropriate
growth media: |
| Anaerobic D-gluconate medium |
| Respiration: |
| Bacteroides pectinophilus is anaerobic. |
| Gram
Stain: |
| Bacteroides pectinophilus is Gram stain negative. |
| Motility: |
| Bacteroides pectinophilus is non-motile. |
| Taxonomic lineage: |
| Bacteria; Bacteroidetes/Chlorobi group; Bacteroidetes;
Bacteroides (class); Bacteroidales; Bacteroidaceae; Bacteroides |
| Industrial uses or economic implications: |
| Bacteroides pectinophilus produces exopolygalacturonate lyase exopectate lyase. |
| Miscellaneous: |
Bacteroides pectinophilus is one of two pectinolytic bacteria isolated from the human intestinal tract reported in Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 52: 880-887, 1986.
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| Human health and disease: |
| None known |
Disclaimer: This information is presented as is. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, please check current reference material prior to growth or handling of microorganisms.
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