Bacteroides uniformis degrades β-glucan to promote Lactobacillus johnsonii improving indole-3-lactic acid levels in alleviating colitis

Abstract Background Intake of dietary fiber is associated with a reduced risk of inflammatory bowel disease. β-Glucan (BG), a bioactive dietary fiber, has potential health-promoting effects on intestinal functions; however, the underlying mechanism remains unclear. Here, we explore the role of BG in...

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Main Authors: Shanshan Zhang, Qixing Nie, Yonggan Sun, Sheng Zuo, Chunhua Chen, Song Li, Jingrui Yang, Jielun Hu, Xingtao Zhou, Yongkang Yu, Ping Huang, Lu Lian, Mingyong Xie, Shaoping Nie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-09-01
Series:Microbiome
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01896-9