Commensal Bacterium <i>Rothia aeria</i> Degrades and Detoxifies Gluten via a Highly Effective Subtilisin Enzyme
Celiac disease is characterized by a chronic immune-mediated inflammation of the small intestine, triggered by gluten contained in wheat, barley, and rye. <i>Rothia aeria</i>, a gram-positive natural colonizer of the oral cavity and the upper digestive tract is able to degrade and detoxi...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/12/3724 |