| Description | Blautia producta is a Gram-positive, rod-shaped microbe that thrives in mesophilic environments, preferring temperatures between 25°C and 40°C. This microbe is a heterotroph, meaning it obtains its energy by converting organic molecules into ATP, rather than relying on sunlight or chemical reactions. Specifically, Blautia producta is a chemoheterotroph, obtaining its energy by oxidizing organic compounds in the presence of oxygen. It uses a variety of metabolic pathways to convert these compounds into ATP, including glycolysis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and the tricarboxylic acid cycle. Blautia producta is found in a wide range of body sites across all species, including the human gut, skin, oral cavity, and respiratory tract. It is a facultative anaerobe, meaning it can survive and grow in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, although it tends to thrive in the presence of oxygen. This adaptability allows Blautia producta to colonize various ecological niches, from the oxygen-rich surfaces of human skin to the oxygen-poor depths of the gut. As a Gram-positive microbe, Blautia producta lacks a thick peptidoglycan layer, instead relying on a thinner layer of peptidoglycan and teichoic acids for structural integrity. Its rod-shaped morphology allows it to easily colonize complex environments, such as the mucus layers of the gut or the biofilms that form on human skin. In addition to its role as a commensal microbe, Blautia producta has also been implicated in various human diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and bacterial vaginosis. Further research into the metabolic and physiological characteristics of this microbe may provide valuable insights into its role in human health and disease. Blautia producta has been found to produce a number of enzymes involved in the breakdown of complex carbohydrates, including cellulase and xylanase. These enzymes enable Blautia producta to access energy-rich substrates in plant cell walls and other complex organic matter, allowing it to thrive in environments rich in these compounds. |
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