| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6487763 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
- The genera Streptococcus and Veillonella are active small intestinal commensals.
- The streptococci of the small intestine are phylogenetically and functionally diverse.
- The small intestine microbiota is amenable to dietary modulation.
- Host-microbe interactions in the small intestine strongly affect immune, metabolic and endocrine functions.
- The small intestine microbiota plays important roles in human health and disease.
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Authors
Sahar El Aidy, Bartholomeus van den Bogert, Michiel Kleerebezem,