Dorea

BacteriaBacillotaClostridiaEubacterialesLachnospiraceaeDorea
MCA-BAC-000041
TaxID: 189330 | Rank: genus
Biology & Ecology
Biology
Gram Statusgram-positive
Oxygen Toleranceobligate anaerobe
Morphologybacillus (rod)
Key Traits
  • short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producer
Ecology
Primary Nichesgut
Reservoirhuman
Metabolites
produces C00033 30089 acetate · C00469 16236 ethanol · C00058 15740 formate
consumes
modifies
Clinical Profile
Pathobiont
yes no context dependent unknown
Clinical Rolesprotective commensal
Typical Specimenstool
Clinical Associations:

No specific clinical associations documented.

Last reviewed: 2026-04-02
Evidence Timeline
Related Taxa Shared Niche = same body site   Shared Risk = same vulnerable population