Effects of plant oligosaccharides derived from dragon fruit on gut microbiota in proximal and distal colon of mice

Prebiotic oligosaccharides are used as supplements to improve colon health. Oligosaccharides derived from dragon fruit (DFO) are a mixture of fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), and have prebiotic properties that increase beneficial bacteria in vitro. This study aimed to investigate changes in gut microb...

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Main Authors: Saranya Peerakietkhajorn (Author), Nilobon Jeanmard (Author), Papatsorn Chuenpanitkit (Author), Sakena K-da (Author), Kanrawee Bannob (Author), Pissared Khuituan (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 2020-03.
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