Modulation of the gut microbiota by prebiotic fibres and bacteriocins

The gut microbiota is considered an organ that co-develops with the host throughout its life. The composition and metabolic activities of the gut microbiota are subject to a complex interplay between the host genetics and environmental factors, such as lifestyle, diet, stress and antimicrobials. It...

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Main Authors: Özgün C. O. Umu, Knut Rudi, Dzung B. Diep
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Microbial Ecology in Health and Disease
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16512235.2017.1348886