Prevotella pallens ATCC 700821

Prevotella pallens ATCC 700821 is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that thrives in anaerobic conditions and is categorized as a chemoheterotroph. This microbe predominantly inhabits various body sites, particularly within the human oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital region. Preferring mesophilic temperatures, it optimally grows at around 37°C, which correlates with the average human body temperature, facilitating its survival within the host. Being a gram-negative organism, Prevotella pallens possesses a thin peptidoglycan layer sandwiched between two membranes, giving it a characteristic resistance to certain antibiotics and an ability to evade the immune response. The rod shape of this microbe is adapted for efficient colonization and interaction with its environment, including other microbial communities in the human microbiome. As a chemoheterotroph, it relies on organic compounds as both a carbon source and energy provider, feeding on the complex polysaccharides, proteins, and other metabolites present in its habitat. Prevotella pallens is classified as an obligate anaerobe, meaning it cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and its metabolic processes are adapted to an oxygen-free environment. This characteristic further solidifies its role in the human microbiome, where it competes for niches and resources with other microbes.In addition to its ecological role, Prevotella pallens has garnered attention in research due to its associations with various health conditions, including periodontal disease and its potential links to metabolic disorders. Its ability to produce short-chain fatty acids through fermentation underpins its significance in human health, contributing to gut health and immune system modulation.