A Review of the Mechanisms of Bacterial Colonization of the Mammal Gut
A healthy animal intestine hosts a diverse population of bacteria in a symbiotic relationship. These bacteria utilize nutrients in the host’s intestinal environment for growth and reproduction. In return, they assist the host in digesting and metabolizing nutrients, fortifying the intestinal barrier...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-05-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/12/5/1026 |