The Metabolic and Ecological Interactions of Oxalate-Degrading Bacteria in the Mammalian Gut
Oxalate-degrading bacteria comprise a functional group of microorganisms, commonly found in the gastrointestinal tract of mammals. Oxalate is a plant secondary compound (PSC) widely produced by all major taxa of plants and as a terminal metabolite by the mammalian liver. As a toxin, oxalate can have...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Pathogens |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/2/4/636 |