Lateral gene transfer of an ABC transporter complex between major constituents of the human gut microbiome

Lateral gene transfer of an ABC transporter complex between major constituents of the human gut microbiome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several links have been established between the human gut microbiome and conditions such as obesity and inflammatory bowel syndrome. This highlights the importance of understanding what properties of the gut microbiome can affect the...

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Main Authors: Meehan Conor J, Beiko Robert G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/248

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