The metabolic profile of Bifidobacterium dentium reflects its status as a human gut commensal

Abstract Background Bifidobacteria are commensal microbes of the mammalian gastrointestinal tract. In this study, we aimed to identify the intestinal colonization mechanisms and key metabolic pathways implemented by Bifidobacterium dentium. Results B. dentium displayed acid resistance, with high via...

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Main Authors: Melinda A. Engevik, Heather A. Danhof, Anne Hall, Kristen A. Engevik, Thomas D. Horvath, Sigmund J. Haidacher, Kathleen M. Hoch, Bradley T. Endres, Meghna Bajaj, Kevin W. Garey, Robert A. Britton, Jennifer K. Spinler, Anthony M. Haag, James Versalovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02166-6