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Enzyme discovered in the gut could lead to new disease biomarker – Phys.org
Enzymes used by bacteria to break down mucus in the gut could provide a useful biomarker for intestinal diseases, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
Enzymes used by bacteria to break down mucus in the gut could provide a useful biomarker for intestinal diseases, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Newcastle University have successfully identified and characterized one of the key enzymes involved in this process. They demonstrated how the enzyme enables bacteria to break down and feed off sugars in the layers of mucus lining the gut.
The research offers a significant …
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