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In Vitro fermentation of dietary cellulose by human fecal microorganisms

Creator:

Chang, Hung-pi

Abstract:

The purpose of the study was to set up an in vitro model of the colon which would permit the analysis of cellulose fermentation by human colonic microflora. Studies of the degradation of polysaccharides by colonic bacteria may help to explain the observed physiological consequences of consuming dietary fiber common...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis