Co-Culture with <i>Bifidobacterium catenulatum</i> Improves the Growth, Gut Colonization, and Butyrate Production of <i>Faecalibacterium prausnitzii</i>: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
<i>Faecalibacterium prausnitzii</i> is a major commensal bacterium in the human gut. It produces short-chain fatty acids that promote intestinal health. However, the bacterium is extremely oxygen-sensitive, making it difficult to develop as a probiotic. To facilitate practical applicatio...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-05-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/5/788 |