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The Metabolic and Ecological Interactions of Oxalate-Degrading Bacteria in the Mammalian Gut
6 Dec 2013
Abstract excerpt
Oxalate-degrading bacteria comprise a functional group of microorganisms, commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals. Oxalate is a plant secondary compound (PSC) widely produced by all major taxa of plants and as a terminal metabolite by the mammalian liver. As a toxin, oxalate can have a significant impact on the health of mammals, including humans. Mammals do not have the enzymes required to...
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