Selective Utilization of the Human Milk Oligosaccharides 2′-Fucosyllactose, 3-Fucosyllactose, and Difucosyllactose by Various Probiotic and Pathogenic Bacteria
Krista Salli, Johanna Hirvonen, Jani Siitonen, Ilmari Ahonen, Heli Anglenius, Johanna Maukonen
Abstract
utilized the studied HMOs as their sole carbon source, whereas almost all studied bacterial strains were able to utilize GOS, lactose, and glucose. The selectivity in utilization of HMOs by only certain bacteria can be advantageous by promoting beneficial microbes but not supporting the harmful pathogens in contrast to other less selective prebiotics.
Topics & Concepts
Bifidobacterium bifidumPrebioticBacteroides fragilisBacteroides thetaiotaomicronBifidobacteriumBacteroidesBifidobacterium longumBacteriaProbioticMicrobiologyLactoseBiologyLactobacillaceaeActinomycetaceaeFucoseLactobacillusPathogenic bacteriaFood scienceChemistryBiochemistryGalactoseAntibioticsGeneticsInfant Nutrition and HealthProbiotics and Fermented FoodsDigestive system and related health