Deciphering the Crucial Roles of the Quorum-Sensing Transcription Factor SdiA in NADPH Metabolism and (<i>S</i>)-Equol Production in <i>Escherichia coli</i> Nissle 1917
The active metabolite (<i>S</i>)-equol, derived from daidzein by gut microbiota, exhibits superior antioxidative activity compared with its precursor and plays a vital role in human health. As only 25% to 50% of individuals can naturally produce equol when supplied with isoflavone, we en...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-02-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/13/3/259 |