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Investigation and Alteration of Organic Acid Synthesis Pathways in the Mammalian Gut Symbiont Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron
23 Feb 2022
Abstract excerpt
Both humans and animals host a large community of bacteria and other microorganisms in their gastrointestinal tracts. This community breaks down dietary fiber and produces organic acids that are used as an energy source by the body and can also help the host resist infection by various pathogens. While the Bacteroides genus is one of the most common in the gut microbiota, it is only distantly related to bacteria...
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