Short Chain Fatty Acids Modulate the Growth and Virulence of Pathosymbiont <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Host Response
Short chain fatty acids (SCFA), principally acetate, propionate, and butyrate, are produced by fermentation of dietary fibers by the gut microbiota. SCFA regulate the growth and virulence of enteric pathogens, such as enterohemorrhagic <i>E. coli</i> (EHEC), <i>Klebsiella</i>...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Antibiotics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/8/462 |