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. 2021;61(21):3518-3536.
doi: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1802695. Epub 2020 Aug 6.

Roles of intestinal bacteroides in human health and diseases

Chen Wang  1   2 , Jianxin Zhao  1   2 , Hao Zhang  1   2   3   4   5 , Yuan-Kun Lee  6 , Qixiao Zhai  1   2   7 , Wei Chen  1   2   3   8
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Roles of intestinal bacteroides in human health and diseases

Chen Wang et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2021.

Abstract

Bacteroides, an abundant genus in the intestines of mammals, has been recently considered as the next generation probiotics (NGP) candidate due to its potential role in promoting host health. However, the role of Bacteroides in the development of intestinal dysfunctions such as diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer should not be overlooked. In the present study, we focused on nine most widely occurred and abundant Bacteroides species and discussed their roles in host immunity, glucose and lipid metabolism and the prevention or induction of diseases. Besides, we also discussed the current methods used in the safety evaluation of Bacteroides species and key opinions about the concerns of these strains for the future use.

Keywords: Bacteroides; mechanism; opportunistic pathogenic anaerobe; probiotic candidate.

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