Query: NC_013204:3419817 Eggerthella lenta DSM 2243, complete genome Lineage: Eggerthella lenta; Eggerthella; Coriobacteriaceae; Coriobacteriales; Actinobacteria; Bacteria General Information: Isolation: Rectal tumor; Temp: Mesophile; Temp: 37C; Habitat: Blood, Host, Human intestinal microflora. Eggerthella lenta DSM 2243, formerly Eubacterium lentum, is a normal member of human gastrointestinal flora. This organism has been isolated from cases of bacteremia. Gram positive, obligately anaerobic bacteria isolated from the human gastrointestinal tract.
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General Information: Causes bovine brucellosis. They may be found as members of the normal microflora of humans, where these bacteria find a suitable niche in virtually every anatomic site. This organism is a well-studied soil bacterium of considerable importance in biotechnology, in particular for the fermentative production of L-amino acids for food and fodder industry. The name was originaly given for this species for its ability to produce significant quantities (>100 g per liter) of glutamic acid (glutamate), an important food enhancer that has a meaty taste and flavor. Currently used commercially to produce glutamate and other amino acids (L-lysine) and compounds. The first strain of the species was isolated in 1957 by S. Kinoshita and colleagues while searching for an efficient glutamate-producer.