Anaerobic Feces Processing for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Improves Viability of Obligate Anaerobes

Anaerobic Feces Processing for Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Improves Viability of Obligate Anaerobes

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is under investigation for several indications, including ulcerative colitis (UC). The clinical success of FMT depends partly on the engraftment of viable bacteria. Because the vast majority of human gut microbiota consists of anaerobes, the currently used aero...

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Main Authors: Mèlanie V. Bénard, Iñaki Arretxe, Koen Wortelboer, Hermie J. M. Harmsen, Mark Davids, Clara M. A. de Bruijn, Marc A. Benninga, Floor Hugenholtz, Hilde Herrema, Cyriel Y. Ponsioen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
fecal microbiota transplantation
culturability
bacterial viability
gut microbiota
ulcerative colitis
anaerobic bacteria
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2238

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https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2238

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