Query: NC_013204:3613824 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.
Subject: NC_015052:2383865 Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis 157F, complete genome
Lineage: Bifidobacterium longum; Bifidobacterium; Bifidobacteriaceae; Bifidobacteriales; Actinobacteria; Bacteria
General Information: This organism is found in adult humans and formula fed infants as a normal component of gut flora. Representatives of this genus naturally colonize the human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and are important for establishing and maintaining homeostasis of the intestinal ecosystem to allow for normal digestion. Their presence has been associated with beneficial health effects, such as prevention of diarrhea, amelioration of lactose intolerance, or immunomodulation. The stabilizing effect on GIT microflora is attributed to the capacity of bifidobacteria to produce bacteriocins, which are bacteriostatic agents with a broad spectrum of action, and to their pH-reducing activity.