Untangling human milk oligosaccharides and infant gut microbiome
A Masi, Christopher J. Stewart
Abstract
spp. are the main, but not the only, commensals equipped with genes for HMO degradation. In this review we will outline the HMOs structures and functions, list the genes needed for their digestion, and describe the main strategies adopted by bacteria for their utilization.
Topics & Concepts
BifidobacteriumMicrobiomeBiologyGut microbiomeLactoseImmune systemHuman healthHuman nutritionDigestion (alchemy)Food scienceBiotechnologyBacteriaChemistryImmunologyBioinformaticsMedicineGeneticsLactobacillusChromatographyEnvironmental healthInfant Nutrition and HealthDigestive system and related healthPediatric health and respiratory diseases