MicrobiologybioRxiv
Mucin O-glycans facilitate symbiosynthesis to maintain gut immune homeostasis
T. Yamada, S. Hino, H. Iijima…·K. Hase
This study identifies mucin O-glycans as a fermentation substrate for n-butyrate production, which supports immune homeostasis in the gut.
DOI 10.1016/j.ebiom.2019.09.008