Cross-feeding of bifidobacteria promotes intestinal homeostasis: a lifelong perspective on the host health.
NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes
; 10(1): 47, 2024 Jun 19.
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ABSTRACT
Throughout the life span of a host, bifidobacteria have shown superior colonization and glycan abilities. Complex glycans, such as human milk oligosaccharides and plant glycans, that reach the colon are directly internalized by the transport system of bifidobacteria, cleaved into simple structures by extracellular glycosyl hydrolase, and transported to cells for fermentation. The glycan utilization of bifidobacteria introduces cross-feeding activities between bifidobacterial strains and other microbiota, which are influenced by host nutrition and regulate gut homeostasis. This review discusses bifidobacterial glycan utilization strategies, focusing on the cross-feeding involved in bifidobacteria and its potential health benefits. Furthermore, the impact of cross-feeding on the gut trophic niche of bifidobacteria and host health is also highlighted. This review provides novel insights into the interactions between microbe-microbe and host-microbe.
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Assunto principal:
Polissacarídeos
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Bifidobacterium
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Microbioma Gastrointestinal
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Homeostase
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
NPJ Biofilms Microbiomes
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article