Xylooligosaccharide Modulates Gut Microbiota and Alleviates Colonic Inflammation Caused by High Fat Diet Induced Obesity

Obesity leads to colonic inflammation and may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Xylooligosaccharide (XOS) exhibits strong antioxidant and excellent antibacterial properties, and can be utilized by gut microbes to maintain the ecological balance of the intestinal tract. In this study, we explor...

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Main Authors: Yanquan Fei, Yan Wang, Yilin Pang, Wenyan Wang, Dan Zhu, Meigui Xie, Shile Lan, Zheng Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.01601/full