Parabacteroides: NCBI 375288, [genus]

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| Parabacteroides| Parabacteroides Sakamoto and Benno 2006

1. Gut Microbiota Composition: Parabacteroides is a component of the diverse microbial community within the human gut. The composition of the gut microbiota, including the abundance of Parabacteroides, can be influenced by factors such as diet, lifestyle, and host genetics.

2. Metabolic Functions: Parabacteroides species, like other members of the Bacteroidetes phylum, are involved in the fermentation of dietary fibers and complex carbohydrates. This fermentation process contributes to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which have been associated with various health benefits, including the maintenance of gut barrier function and anti-inflammatory effects.

3. Butyrate Production: Some Parabacteroides species are capable of producing butyrate, a type of short-chain fatty acid. Butyrate is known for its role in supporting the health of the colonic epithelium, providing energy for colonocytes, and exhibiting anti-inflammatory properties.

4. Dietary Influences: The abundance of Parabacteroides in the gut microbiota can be influenced by dietary factors. Certain studies have suggested associations between the presence of Parabacteroides and specific dietary patterns, including the consumption of certain nutrients and fibers.

5. Anti-Inflammatory Effects: The production of SCFAs, including butyrate, by Parabacteroides and other bacteria in the gut microbiota has been linked to anti-inflammatory effects. SCFAs can modulate the immune response and contribute to the maintenance of a balanced immune system.

6. Association with Health Conditions: Changes in the abundance of Parabacteroides have been observed in various health conditions. For example, alterations in the relative abundance of Parabacteroides have been reported in individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. However, the specific role of Parabacteroides in these conditions is complex and may vary.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

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• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Parabacteroides impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

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Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Parabacteroides

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