Verena Siewers

Extracellular metabolite production by Bacteroides strains varies depending on carbohydrates used as carbon sources

ABSTRACT The microorganisms comprising the gut microbiota perform various important functions, such as producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and other metabolites that can be taken up by the host and used as energy sources or as signaling molecules. A major nutrient for the microbiota is dietary fiber, mainly compo...