New insights in amino sugar metabolism by the gut microbiome

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Gut microorganisms inhabiting the intestinal tract play key roles in host's health and disease. A properly functioning gut microbiome requires the availability of adequate carbon, nitrogen and energy sources. One of the main sources of energy for intestinal bacteria are glycans, of which amino sugars are important components. Amino sugars are a class of carbohydrates in which one or more hydroxyl groups are...

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