<i>Akkermansia</i> and Microbial Degradation of Mucus in Cats and Dogs: Implications to the Growing Worldwide Epidemic of Pet Obesity

<i>Akkermansia</i> and Microbial Degradation of Mucus in Cats and Dogs: Implications to the Growing Worldwide Epidemic of Pet Obesity

<i>Akkermansia muciniphila</i> is a mucin-degrading bacterium that has shown the potential to provide anti-inflammatory and anti-obesity effects in mouse and man. We here focus on companion animals, specifically cats and dogs, and evaluate the microbial degradation of mucus and its healt...

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Main Authors: Jose F. Garcia-Mazcorro, Yasushi Minamoto, Jorge R. Kawas, Jan S. Suchodolski, Willem M. de Vos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
feline obesity
canine obesity
mucus degradation
companion animals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/7/2/44

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