Nutrient niche specificity for glycosaminoglycans is reflected in polysaccharide utilization locus architecture of gut Bacteroides species
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.1033355
Abstract: Introduction Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) present in the mucosal layer can be used as nutrients by certain intestinal bacteria, particularly members of the Bacteroides. GAG abundances are altered in some diseases such as inflammatory bowel diseases, which… read more here.
Keywords: gut bacteroides; niche specificity; nutrient niche; utilization ... See more keywords