Preservation of Human Gut Microbiota Inoculums for In Vitro Fermentations Studies

The use of fecal inoculums for in vitro fermentation models requires a viable gut microbiota, capable of fermenting the unabsorbed nutrients. Fresh samples from human donors are used; however, the availability of fresh fecal inoculum and its inherent variability is often a problem. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Nelson Mota de Carvalho, Diana Luazi Oliveira, Mayra Anton Dib Saleh, Manuela Pintado, Ana Raquel Madureira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Fermentation
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-5637/7/1/14