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The outer mucus layer hosts a distinct intestinal microbial niche

The outer mucus layer hosts a distinct intestinal microbial niche

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The outer mucus layer hosts a distinct intestinal microbial niche

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The outer mucus layer hosts a distinct intestinal microbial niche

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Nature communications, 2015-09, Vol.6 (1), p.8292-8292, Article 8292

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English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Contents

The overall composition of the mammalian intestinal microbiota varies between individuals: within each individual there are differences along the length of the intestinal tract related to host nutrition, intestinal motility and secretions. Mucus is a highly regenerative protective lubricant glycoprotein sheet secreted by host intestinal goblet cell...

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The outer mucus layer hosts a distinct intestinal microbial niche

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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4595636

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4595636

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ISSN

2041-1723

E-ISSN

2041-1723

DOI

10.1038/ncomms9292

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